Six Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; country boat seized

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Six Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing in the South Mannar region, leading to the seizure of their country boat. This incident may heighten tensions between India and Sri Lanka regarding fishing rights in disputed waters.

While they were fishing in the South Mannar region early on Tuesday, a patrolling team from the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended the fishermen, along with their boat, and escorted them to the Dikkowita Fishing Harbour