Colombo in touch with Male

Sri Lanka Government is awaiting reports from the Maldivian Government on the sunk fishing trawler that was allegedly carrying weapons for the LTTE.

The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry told The Hindu that Colombo was in touch with Male. "We have also noted reports from Tamil Nadu about resurfacing of some of the fishermen abducted by the LTTE and are waiting for more details."

The Defence Ministry reported that the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) destroyed the 68-feet vessel. It said the trawler had now been identified as "Sri Krishna".

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