Even as the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen continues for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters, Colombo is considering various options including licensed fishing to break the stalemate over the vexatious fishermen problem. Even as the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen continues for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters. As per the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1983, mechanised fishing boats could fish only beyond 3 nautical miles from the coast. If they have to do fishing within Indian waters, the extent of area is less. Mentioning this, Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi told The Hindu on Sunday that nothing had been finalised as of now.

Source: The Hindu July 03, 2016 14:26 UTC