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Six fishermen, each natives of Kanniyakumari district, who had ventured into the oversea from Mandapam, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy successful the aboriginal hours of Tuesday (May 12, 2026).
According to sources, the six fishermen, including 35-year-old Alex from Kanniyakumari district, had acceptable retired for sportfishing from the Mandapam South Fishing Harbour successful a state boat.
While they were sportfishing successful the South Mannar portion aboriginal connected Tuesday, a patrolling squad from the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended the fishermen, on with their boat, and escorted them to the Dikkowita Fishing Harbour.
Sources said the fishermen, though hailing from Kanniyakumari district, had been staying successful the Mandapam portion since March 30, 2026, aft obtaining support from the Fisheries Department. They person since been engaged successful sportfishing operations successful state boats.
It whitethorn beryllium noted that the 61-day yearly sportfishing ban, successful unit until June 14, prohibits mechanised boats from venturing into the sea. Only state boats are permitted for sportfishing activities during the prohibition period.
