Sri Lankan navy detains 14 Indian fishermen

The Sri Lankan navy detained 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized three trawlers for allegedly trespassing into their waters near Delft Island. The fishermen, from Pudukottai district, were part of a larger fishing expedition. In 2024, the Sri Lankan navy has confiscated 50 Indian trawlers and apprehended 359 Indian fishermen for poaching activities.