9 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy for alleged illegal fishing

At least nine Indian fishermen on Thursday were arrested and their trawler seized by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing illegally in the island nation's waters.

According to the Navy, the fishermen had crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line and were apprehended while fishing north of Talaimannar.

The fishermen were apprehended on Wednesday evening during an operation after the Sri Lankan Navy detected more than 50 Indian fishing trawlers allegedly crossing into Sri Lankan waters south of Iranativu and engaging in illegal fishing , according to an official statement by the navy cited by PTI.