Tamil Nadu: Seven fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrive in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29 (ANI): Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line, were released and arrived at Chennai Airport on Friday. The fishermen were handed over to officials of the Indian High Commission in Colombo following their release by the Sri Lankan authorities. They subsequently arrived at Chennai Airport, where officials from the Fisheries Department received them. The officials later escorted the fishermen to their respective hometowns. The fishermen had been arrested for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line while fishing in the sea. The release of the fishermen comes amid continued instances of Tamil Nadu fishermen being detained by Sri Lankan authorities over alleged violations of the maritime boundary. (ANI)