Sri Lanka to release 47 Tamil Nadu fishermen

Sri Lanka will release 47 of the 59 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by its Navy after they strayed into its waters on Thursday. Official sources said two of the six boats seized too would be released and the other fishermen would be produced before a magistrate.

Fisherfolk of both countries straying into each other’s waters is a common occurrence and has been a constant source of friction.

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