Sri Lanka Navy denies firing at Indian fishermen

[Lankan Ranger]

Sri Lanka Navy denies firing at Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy today categorically denied reports that they had fired at Indian fishermen at waters near Tamil Nadu, killing one person.

"No such incident had been reported," Sri Lanka Navy spokesperson Captain Athula Senarth told reporters here.

Earlier, Indian media reported that at least one fisherman from Tamil Nadu was killed last night in an incident near Tamil Nadu waters.

The media reports said the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly opened fire at the fisherman killing one and injuring another.

Lankan Navy denies firing at Indian fishermen - The Times of India

 

[Markus]

How many different threads we need on the same topic?

This topic is already covered in a thread.

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Sri Lanka Navy repatriated four (04) Indian fishermen along with their fishing dhow at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary on 9th January 2011.

The Indian fishermen who had been drifting in the Northern seas of Sri Lanka were rescued and provided necessary facilities by SL Navy. They were accompanied to IMBL by SLNS “Wickrama II”and handed over to Indian authorities on board Indian Coast Guard ship “ Avvaiyyar”.

http://www.navy.lk | Sri Lanka Navy repatriates Indian fishermen

 

[Lankan Ranger]

A Naval patrol team attached to SLNS Gajaba in the North Central Naval Command whilst checking fishing boats arrested two (02) persons along with a haul of 26Kgs cannabis hidden inside their fishing boat at Thaulpadu area on 07th January 2011.

http://www.navy.lk | Navy arrests a haul of cannabis

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Friends Sri Lanka Navy did not killed any Indian fisherman

We already have many problems to solve

21 dead & 270,000 homeless in floods

Sri Lanka's government says three more people have been killed by widespread floods and mudslides, bringing the death toll from days of heavy rain to 21. The Disaster Management Center said on Thursday that more than a million people have been affected by the rains, with 270,000 becoming homeless.

Many villages in Eastern Province have been inundated, with some cut off from supplies.

21 dead, 270,000 homeless in floods - Hindustan Times

 

[arihant]

Hi Sri Lanka, I appreciate your defense against any allegation. But killing could be true. I am not saying, I am sure but you too can't be sure. Someone must have killed the fisherman. There are bullets.

 

[Veeru]

Friends Sri Lanka Navy did not killed any Indian fisherman

India takes up shooting incident with SL govt - India News - IBNLive

We already have many problems to solve

21 dead & 270,000 homeless in floods

Sri Lanka's government says three more people have been killed by widespread floods and mudslides, bringing the death toll from days of heavy rain to 21. The Disaster Management Center said on Thursday that more than a million people have been affected by the rains, with 270,000 becoming homeless.

Many villages in Eastern Province have been inundated, with some cut off from supplies.

21 dead, 270,000 homeless in floods - Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka : India sends relief material for Sri Lanka\'s flood victims

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters in Colombo immediately contacted Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy Mr. Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma.

(Currently Indian Navy Chief in Indonesia on an official visit)

After Mr. Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma returns to India, we can see some balanced report.

I think there will be a join investigation.

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Sri Lanka Navy assists Indian Fishing Boat in distress in Sri Lankan Waters

Sri Lanka Navy assisted an Indian fishing boat in distress in the Sri Lankan waters on 27th December 2010. The boat with 04 Indian fishermen onboard had begun to drift due to engine failure putting the lives of the Indian fishing crew in peril.

Naval personnel in the Northern Naval Command with the local fishermen rendered prompt assistance and rescued the boat with the Indian crew in the seas west of Madagal and brought it ashore for further assistance.

The technical assistance was provided for the repair of the failed fishing boat and the crew was provided with food and accommodation while the rectification of the stalled engine was being effected for the return journey home.

http://www.navy.lk | Navy assists Indian Fishing Boat in distress in Sri Lankan Waters