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Fourteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy successful the aboriginal hours of Monday (November 10, 2025) for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and entering Sri Lankan waters.
According to sources, the fishermen had acceptable sail from Tharangambadi successful Mayiladuthurai territory connected Saturday (November 8, 2025) evening aboard a mechanised vessel registered from Vanagiri. The unit reportedly faced a mechanical contented astatine oversea and drifted towards Sri Lankan waters portion attempting to repair the vessel.
Sources said connected Monday morning, Sri Lankan naval unit intercepted the vas and detained each 14 unit members. The arrested fishermen were aboriginal taken to the Kankesanthurai successful bluish Sri Lanka for inquiry.
