Sri Lanka has released all 54 Indian fishermen arrested this week for allegedly fishing in the country’s territorial waters, the NDTV reported today quoting Indian officials. The 54 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 24 at two different locations in the north and northeastern seas. Upon their arrest, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said that they were providing consular assistance to the arrested fishermen. The Indian High Commission in a statement said the bilateral mechanisms were being utilised to see an expeditious settlement of the issue. The fishermen issue has become a major irritant in bilateral ties.

Source: The Nation March 27, 2021 09:56 UTC