Overview

• The Sri Lankan Navy detained four fishermen from Rameswaram on July 22 after intercepting their vessel between Thalaimannar and Dhanushkodi for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.
• Boat owner Muniyasamy was among those arrested and his mechanised fishing boat was impounded during the patrol action.
• Officials said the detained fishermen will be handed over to the Mannar Fisheries Department for further proceedings before potential repatriation.
• This incident raises the count of Indian fishermen arrested to 185 and boats seized to 25 since January, reflecting a pattern of stepped‐up enforcement.
• Tamil Nadu leaders and fishing unions have urged New Delhi to secure a binding India–Sri Lanka fishing agreement to protect Palk Strait livelihoods.