Troubled waters: A.P., T.N. fishermen embroiled in a row
Fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are embroiled in a longstanding dispute over fishing rights and boat seizures. Recently, three guards were punished for their involvement in the release of seized boats, leading to increased tensions in the region. The situation has drawn political attention, with allegations of conspiracy among local leaders and fishermen.
- ▪Three persons released four mechanised boats from the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪The fishermen from both States have been at loggerheads for almost four decades over maritime border crossings.
- ▪The incident has triggered the government to reinitiate boat patrolling in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh.
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In the early hours of March 18, three persons released four mechanised boats from the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour located in SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The released boats, owned by fishermen from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry’s Karaikal, were seized a few months ago by fishermen of Krishnapuram and Chennayapalem villages of Nellore district. Minister assures support to local fisherfolk, farmersThe fishermen from both States have been at loggerheads for almost four decades, with their boats being seized when crossing the State maritime borders.
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