Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Sep 27 (ANI): A delegation of 53 Indian fishermen on Wednesday departed for Sri Lanka to bring back seven Indian fishing boats released by the neighbouring nation’s navy. The boats which belonged to fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have been in Sri Lankan custody from 2015. A salvaging team is accompanying the departed delegation. There have been several instances when Sri Lanka has apprehended Indian boats and Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. In July, 2017, Sri Lanka liberated 42 such Indian boats. The fishermen are keeping their fingers crossed as the delegation is expected to return in three days.
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