Exchange of Indo-Lanka fishermen

Exchange of Indo-Lanka fishermen

With the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on the 09th instant 96  Indian fishermen who were in our custody were released to the Indian

government.In return 09 Sri Lankan fishermen who were in the custody of India were released.

The exchange had take place north of Kanasanthurai in the international sea waters.For this exercise the 'Ranavijaya' ship and a vessel belonging to the Sri Lanka sea coast department were deployed.At the same time two vessels belonging to the India sea coast department,Rani Ddurkawathie and Abik were deployed.