Twenty-five Sri Lankan fishermen have been arrested by Indian Coast Guard officials against maritime violations. According to reports from Indian media, the fishermen were arrested along with five fishing trawlers off the coast of Nagapattinam.

Meanwhile, over 5000 kilogrammes of fish was also confiscated during the arrests. Indian media reported that the arrested fishermen have now been taken to Nagapattinam.

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