# Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 11 Tamil Nadu Fishermen, Vijay Seeks Release 2026-08-06T17:50:33+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 11 fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district and seized their mechanised boat on Thursday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay said. He told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that the boat had run aground near Neduntheevu after a mechanical failure. The fishermen were allegedly detained for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Vijay asked the Centre to seek their release and safe repatriation through diplomatic channels, along with the boat. He also called for the early revival of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group, saying repeated arrests disrupt fishing livelihoods and affect families dependent on the Palk Bay. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: IMBL, India-Sri Lanka ties, Palk Bay, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu fishermen Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sri-lankan-navy-arrests-11-tamil-nadu-fishermen-vijay-seeks-release/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sri-lankan-navy-arrests-11-tamil-nadu-fishermen-vijay-seeks-release/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.