Published Jul 22, 2025 | 6:26 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 22, 2025 | 6:26 PM
Rameswaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for crossing IMBL(iStock)
Four Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday, 22 July, for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
The arrests took place when the fishermen ventured into the sea in their motorised boats for routine deep‑sea fishing. According to sources, the group had set out from the Rameswaram fishing harbour and were operating in mid‑sea when they were intercepted by Sri Lankan naval personnel on patrol.
The navy alleged that the fishermen had breached the IMBL and entered Sri Lanka’s maritime zone to carry out fishing operations. The arrested fishermen were later taken to a Sri Lankan port for further inquiry.
This incident adds to the long‑running tension between Indian and Sri Lankan authorities over fishing rights and boundary violations.
