India's concern over Sri Lanka's detention of fishermen

India on Tuesday expressed concern over the detention of 68 of its fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan authorities and said the issue of their “early release” has been taken by its mission in Colombo.

 

India’s External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Indian High Commission in Colombo has taken up the issue of “early release” of these fishermen and their boats with the Sri Lankan government.

 

“We are concerned at the detention of Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan authorities between December 18 to 20. As per our information, 68 fishermen and 10 boats have been taken into custody,” he said.

 

He said Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has received representations on this issue from various political parties.