The Indian Navy successfully intercepted and rescued the hijacked Sri Lankan fishing vessel on Tuesday, in coordination with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy, the Ministry of Defence said.
As many as 22 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy who had strayed into international waters, have been released and they arrived in Pampan through boats.
Indian Naval Ship Khanjar, mission deployed in the Southern IOR, arrived at Trincomalee on Saturday, Sri Lanka for an operational turnaround, informed the Ministry of Defence
In this regard, the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy took to Twitter and said," Indian Navy's Kalvari class submarine INSVagir made her maiden foreign port call at Colombo in Sri Lanka. The submarine hosted Senior Sri Lankan dignitaries including the State Minister of Defence, Secretary of De
Indian Navy Ships INS Kiltan and INS Savitri participated in multifaceted maritime operations with Sri Lanka Navy Ships SLNS Samudura and SLNS Vijayabahu from April 6 to April 8 as part of the SLINEX Sea Phase.
In an earlier release, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said the visit of CNS symbolises strong relations and close cooperation between the two countries, with Sri Lanka being accorded the status of 'Priority One' partner by India.
During the interactions, the Sri Lankan navy leadership and the ship's crew acknowledged the operational utility of the offshore patrol vessels developed by Goa Shipyard Limited.
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.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 12 (ANI): Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday detained over 80 people who were trying to migrate illegally to a foreign country by boat in eastern waters, local media reported citing the Navy.