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5 Indian fishermen injured in Sri Lanka Navy firing: The Sri Lanka Navy has injured five Indian fishermen in a shootout near Delt Island. Two of these are seriously injured. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned this action of the Sri Lankan Navy. In Colombo too, the Indian High Commission has discussed this issue with the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry and demanded appropriate action.
The Sri Lankan Navy opened fire on the Dail Island on Tuesday morning with the intention of arresting 13 fishermen. In which two Tamil Nadu fishermen were seriously injured. He is currently undergoing treatment at Jaffna Teaching Hospital. While three other fishermen suffered minor injuries. Apart from this, all other fishermen were taken into custody by the Sri Lankan army.
Sri Lankan High Commissioner visit
India’s Foreign Ministry strongly criticized this action and called the Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi to investigate the matter. The Ministry of External Affairs said, ‘We strongly criticize the matter. Action will not be taken on these matters. We have demanded action. Also, the Indian consulate met the injured fishermen who are undergoing treatment at Jaffna Hospital. He has also demanded necessary treatment and compensation.
This incident happened while crossing the international border
The Sri Lankan Navy said that the action was taken on the allegation that the Indian fishermen were crossing the international water border near the Delt Island. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs intervened as 2 fishermen were seriously injured in this firing. Puducherry Chief Minister Union Foreign Minister S.K. He wrote a letter to Jaishankar demanding appropriate action in this matter. He also demanded the Sri Lankan government to release the fishermen arrested.