The 15 Tamil fishermen released from Sri Lankan jail returned to Tamil Nadu today. However, their boats have been confiscated by Lankan authorities.

Fifteen fishermen from Jagadapattinam in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu released by Lankan court were handed over to Indian Coast Guard at the International Maritime Border Line today. The fishermen were brought to Mandapam Coast Guard Station by Indian Coast Guard ship INS Rajsri.

The fishermen were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy and lodged in Lankan jail when they were fishing in international waters on 19th of last month. More than ninety fishermen from Tamil Nadu are still lodged in Lankan jails after being apprehended by Lankan Navy for fishing in Lankan waters. In spite of several warnings issued by the district administrations fishermen from Tamil Nadu cross the international maritime boundary line where they are arrested by Sri Lankan Navy.