Sri Lanka Accuses Indian Coast Guard of Assaulting Fishermen in Its Waters
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News18•02-02-2026, 20:45
Sri Lanka Accuses Indian Coast Guard of Assaulting Fishermen in Its Waters
- •Sri Lanka's Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekeran accused Indian coast guards of assaulting Sri Lankan fishermen.
- •The incident reportedly occurred on January 29 within Sri Lanka's maritime boundary.
- •Three trawlers with 12 fishermen from Wellamankaraya fishing harbour were involved.
- •Four fishermen were badly injured and brought ashore by the Sri Lankan Navy; six more injured fishermen were also rescued.
- •The Indian High Commission has been informed about the alleged assault.
Why It Matters: Sri Lanka alleges Indian coast guards assaulted its fishermen in Sri Lankan waters, causing multiple injuries.
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