In a development that has heightened tensions between India and Sri Lanka, three fishermen from Rameswaram were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday. The incident occurred while the fishermen were operating near Delft Island in the Palkbay Sea, reportedly having crossed the maritime border. The individuals, identified as A Shankar, 53, M Arjunan, 35, and S Murugesan, 49, had only just received their fishing permits on March 17, 2025. They were aboard a vessel belonging to Thangachimadam Kennedy, which now faces investigation by authorities.
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