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Sri Lanka Navy apprehends seven Indian fishermen for alleged poaching
Updated On: 02 November, 2026 08:21 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
The Sri Lanka Navy on Sunday apprehended seven Indian fishermen and seized their trawler over alleged poaching in the island nation's territorial waters. According to the Navy, its North Central Naval Command spotted several Indian fishing trawlers allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters
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The Sri Lanka Navy on Sunday held seven Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for allegedly poaching in the island nation’s territorial waters.
According to the Navy, its North Central Naval Command spotted a large number of Indian fishing trawlers allegedly trespassing into Sri Lankan waters.


