India Protests Sri Lankan Navy Shooting Injuring Indian Fishermen

Five Indian fishermen were injured, two seriously, in a Sri Lankan Navy firing incident near Delft Island, prompting diplomatic action by India.

The Sri Lankan Navy fired on a group of 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island in the Palk Strait, injuring five, including two seriously.
The injured fishermen are receiving treatment at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, with Indian consulate officials providing assistance to them and their families.
India summoned Sri Lanka's acting high commissioner in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest, calling the use of force unacceptable and inhumane.
The incident occurred just over a month after both nations agreed to avoid aggressive actions while handling maritime boundary violations.
Tensions over fishing rights in the Palk Strait have been a recurring issue, with several Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka in recent months.