On the night of 22nd July 2024, the Sri Lankan Coastguard arrested nine fishermen belonging to Rameshwaram in India. It is said that these 9 fishermen have been fishing in Neduntheevu Islands. They have been arrested stating the reason that they had crossed the Sri Lankan Borders.
The arrested fishermen along with their two seized fishing boats have been taken to Kangesan Harbour for enquiry. Sri Lankan Government has informed the Indian Government about the detention of the 9 Indian Fishermen who have crossed the Sri Lankan borders.