"Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and 3 civilian prisoners. Earlier, 198 Indian fishermen were repatriated on May 12, 2023. This is in line with Pakistan's policy of not politicizing humanitarian matters. Compassion should take precedence over politics," Bilawal tweeted on F
The Indian fishermen who were released by the Pakistan government said that they crossed the border while fishing as they were unaware of the border in the sea.
These fishermen had ventured into the sea from Thengapatnam, near Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on April 16. Subsequently, their boat developed engine failure and they were adrift without any help for five days.
Sri Lankan Navy said that the operation led to the seizure of 2 Indian trawlers along with 16 Indian nationals in Sri Lankan waters northeast of Veththalakeni and off the Analativu Island.
The three Indian fishermen were rescued from the fishing boat Sea Queen in distress due to flooding off Goa, Indian Coast Guard said in an official release.
The Indian fishermen boarded the flight to India from Medan following their release. The initiative was able to reach its conclusion through the joint efforts of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Jakarta.
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation in seas north of Talaimannar to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lanka's waters. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 15 Indian fishermen, poaching in the island's waters.
Rameswaram fishermen associations decided to hold a three-day strike to condemn inaction by state and central governments after the Sri Lankan navy apprehended Indian fishermen and boats.