25 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka

At least 25 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in the country's waters. Naval spokesman Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya said that the fishermen were arrested last night off the coast of Karainagar in the northern Jaffma penisula for violating Sri Lanka's international maritime boundary. Their six trawlers were also seized. They were handed over to the police in the islet of Kayts for further action, the Navy added.<br /><br />For more log on to http://www.newsx.com<br />Follow NewsX on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Newsxonline