Attack on fishermen: Tamil Nadu CM seeks Modi’s intervention

Eight Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were injured when they were attacked allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy while fishing off Neduntheevu, prompting the state government to seek PM Narendra Modi’s intervention to curb such ‘violent actions’. 

“Eight fishermen from Pudukottai district were fishing off Neduntheevu on Saturday evening when the Lankan naval personnel attacked them using iron rods and wires before chasing them away,” Tamil Nadu Fisheries department Joint Director Sekar said at Rameswaram. The injured fishermen were being treated at the government hospital at Manalmelkudi in that district.