24 More Indian Fishermen Released by Sri Lanka
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Colombo, Sri Lanka - Twenty-four Indian fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters were released on Friday, according to authorities. This release follows the repatriation of five other Indian fishermen two days earlier.
"Twenty-four Indian fishermen have been repatriated from Sri Lanka," the Indian High Commission in Colombo confirmed in a Twitter post. "They have left Colombo and are currently on their way home."
The release of these fishermen marks the third such instance in April. On Wednesday, five fishermen were repatriated, and earlier this month, 19 others were sent back to India.
The issue of fishermen inadvertently crossing maritime boundaries is a recurring source of tension between India and Sri Lanka. The Indian government has consistently called for the swift release of detained fishermen and their boats.
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