Lankan fishermen killed

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Two Sri Lankan fishermen who were reportedly fishing in the Somali Sea in a multi-day trawler were killed, while three others were kidnapped and the vessel hijacked by pirates, the Fisheries Ministry reported today.

The bodies of the two Lankan’s killed were reportedly thrown overboard by the pirates. The kidnapped fishermen had notified of their crew members deaths and hijacking of the vessel through radar communication facilities to the Ministry. The five fishermen had set sail on the fourth of January from Mirissa. (Daily Mirror online)

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Raja Monday, 31 January 2011 12:09 PM

Very sad ending. Deepest sypathies to the families of the deceased. SL government should put restriction SL fishermen to fish only in Sri Lankan waters to avoid such future incidence.

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Calm Monday, 31 January 2011 12:36 PM

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India suspected a 'third party' involvement when the Indians complained the Sri Lankan navy has killed their fisherman. Well here's proof for your 'third party' High Commissioner!

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Liberty or Death Monday, 31 January 2011 12:44 PM

Summon Indian Ambassador immediately and ask what it feels like to be pulled up for something without proof!

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sltk2004 Monday, 31 January 2011 12:44 PM

Looks like this is a very bad period for fishermen of all countries

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Puran appu Monday, 31 January 2011 12:58 PM

Lets declare war on Somalia!

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bannnn Tuesday, 01 February 2011 03:40 AM

if the South Korean and Malaysian commandos were able to catch these somali pirates, why can't we? we should teach these fellows a lesson.

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backstreet boy Tuesday, 01 February 2011 03:58 AM

were they fishing for fish or gold in somalian waters, knowing about the pirates in that region ?

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malkanthi Tuesday, 01 February 2011 05:22 AM

I wonder whether there is a visible demarcation in the sea water that helps the poor fishermen to prevent straying into the water zones of other country?

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Calm Tuesday, 01 February 2011 08:25 AM

Mr Puran Appu we may declare war on Somalia, but sad to say the General to lead us in battle is in prison.

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john Tuesday, 01 February 2011 10:53 AM

Sri Lanka has a big sea area..isn't it enough......why go to Somali sea for fishing.....??

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Tom Pachaya Tuesday, 01 February 2011 03:40 PM

:P

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