Indian fishermen urge govts to end SL Navy's 'highhanded' behaviour

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Fishermen from the Nagapattinam coastal district of Tamil Nadu did not set out to sea today, demanding that the Centre and state governments contain the alleged 'high handed' behaviour of Sri Lankan navalmen who frequently cut their fishing nets and damage their boats.

Officials said Lankan naval personnel had routinely snapped the nets of several fishermen last week when they were fishing in the Palk Straits, which was not the island nation's territory.

The fishermen demanded effective intervention by the Union and state governments to put an end to such high handed behaviour of the Lankan navalmen, they said. (PTI)

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Lennny Saturday, 13 July 2013 07:52 AM

Funny, Indian's invade our waters, airspace and interfere in our policies and they have the nerve to complain when we try to stop them from robbing what is ours.

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Ane Anichan Saturday, 13 July 2013 08:12 AM

On the pretext of harrassments perpetuated by the Sri Lankan navy, Tamil Nadu is eyeing for an opportunity to retake Kachchativu islands though it is clearly situated at the Sri Lanka's maritime boundary.

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Rata Haraka Saturday, 13 July 2013 08:29 AM

Stay out of OUR territory and we'll stay out of your way. And for all the difference it makes to us if bloody Yindian Fishermen don't go to see. If you can't stay out of our waters, damn well stay at home.

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reader Saturday, 13 July 2013 12:00 AM

we want indian fishermen totally baned in our warters they are stealing our resources in broad daylight via DM Android App

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Suq Madique Saturday, 13 July 2013 10:38 AM

Why doesn't someone remind them about what they do when SL fishermen stray into their waters? Do we complain that they're being harassed?

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sach Saturday, 13 July 2013 10:50 AM

what abt stopping stealing?

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sach Saturday, 13 July 2013 02:38 PM

oh there ar ppl who like stealing....may be a cultural trait in TN

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Lakputhra Saturday, 13 July 2013 03:40 PM

Our fisher folk on the loosing end. Big brother is a bully. Sadly..

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Indian fisherman Saturday, 13 July 2013 07:26 PM

Sri Lank is a colony of India. You can't even beat us at cricket !

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