Fifteen fishermen, recently released from a Sri Lankan prison, landed at Chennai airport on Friday, October 3. The group included two fishermen arrested on February 19, seven on July 13, two on July 21, and four on August 8, reportedly for crossing maritime boundaries while fishing.

Officials received the fishermen upon arrival, ensuring medical checks and transport to their respective hometowns in Tamil Nadu.

CM Stalin criticises Centre

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concern over the recurring harassment of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Speaking to the media, he said, “The biggest problem facing our fishermen is that they have been attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy. We consistently condemn and protest this, but the Union BJP government have done nothing abo

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