Fifteen Karaikal fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy last month returned home after being handed over to the Coast Guard on Wednesday.
The fishermen, along with three fishing boats, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on December 9 for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
They were released by the Sri Lankan government three days ago and were handed over to the CG by the Sri Lankan Navy at the International Maritime Boundary Line on Wednesday afternoon.
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They reached Karaikal port in the evening, Coast Guard, Karaikal Station Commandant Udhal Singh told
Coast Guard, Marine Police and Intelligence Bureau officials conducted enquiries with the fishermen.
They were subsequently handed over to the Fisheries Department of Karaikal. Commandant Udhal Singh advised them not to venture into Sri Lankan waters for fishing.
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They are advised not to venture into
Sri Lankan waters
for fishing