Dynamite News 12 Indian fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy
As many as 12 Indian fishermen, along with two boats, were apprehended near Delft Island by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Rameswaram: As many as 12 Indian fishermen, along with two boats, were apprehended near Delft Island by the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday early morning.
After this incident, the Navy boat allegedly hit another Indian boat causing damage to it.
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