Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the rising unprovoked attacks on fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Two fishing boats carrying 8 Tamil fishermen allegedly came under attack by Sri Lankan Navy around 2:30 pm on December 10.

Reminding the prime minister that 15 fishermen arrested on November 19 are still languishing in Sri Lankan jails, the chief minister urged PM Modi to take up the issue personally.

The chief minister in his letter explained that the Sri Lankan strategy of not releasing the fishing boats has caused major distress to the livelihood of fishermen. Panneerselvam in his letter sought the prime minister's intervention in the issue.

In his letter, he wrote, "It is very important that the Government of India acts decisively to ensure that our fishermen can pursue their livelihood with freedom and peace of mind in their traditional waters of Palk Bay. I also request the Government of India to secure the release of 15 fishermen and 107 fishing boats without any delay."

(India Today)