June 20, Colombo (LNW): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has made a fervent appeal to the central government of India, urging immediate diplomatic intervention to secure the release of Indian fishermen and their impounded boats from Sri Lankan custody, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
In a letter addressed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, CM Stalin highlighted the recent incident involving the Sri Lankan Navy’s capture of four Indian fishermen, according to PTI report.
He emphasised that such actions threaten the livelihoods of the fishermen and cause significant anxiety within coastal communities.
Stalin revealed that 15 Indian fishermen and 162 fishing boats remain detained by Sri Lankan authorities.
He requested that the central government engage in negotiations with Sri Lanka to facilitate their swift release.
“This ongoing issue not only affects the economic well-being of the fishermen but also disturbs the peace and stability of our coastal regions. It is imperative that we seek a resolution through diplomatic channels to ensure the safe return of our fishermen and their vessels,” Stalin said.
