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Sri Lankan Navy detained 47 Indian fishermen and seized five trawlers off Talaimannar.

The arrests followed overnight operations in Mannar and Delft waters.

The recurring detentions highlight tensions over fishing rights in the Palk Strait.

The Navy reported that up to 47 Indian fishermen were detained and five trawlers were confiscated on Thursday at Talaimannar in northern Sri Lanka for allegedly engaging in illicit fishing in the waters of the island nation.

Coordinated patrols in the marine areas of Mannar and Delft resulted in the arrests.

According to the Navy, the northern fisheries inspectorate will receive the 47 detained fishermen and their gear for additional processing.

PTI reported that Navy spokesman Commander Buddika Sampath claimed that the

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