20名泰米尔纳德邦渔民在斯里兰卡缴纳罚款后获释,返回Chennai。 Twenty Tamil Nadu fishermen, freed after paying fines in Sri Lanka, returned to Chennai.

Ramanathapuram区的20名泰米尔纳德族渔民在分别被罚款5万卢比后从斯里兰卡的拘留中获释后,返回了Chennai。 Twenty Tamil Nadu fishermen from Ramanathapuram district returned to Chennai after being released from Sri Lankan custody following a Rs 5 lakh fine each. 6月28日和30日,他们因据称在捕鱼时越过海洋边界被斯里兰卡海军逮捕,在两起单独事件中被拘留。 Arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary while fishing, they were detained in two separate incidents on June 28 and 30. 在8月14日支付了罚款之后,渔民逐步获释,然后通过印度航空公司的一架航班飞回Chennai,印度高级专员签发了紧急旅行证件。 After paying the fines on August 14, the fishermen were gradually released and flown back to Chennai via an Air India flight, having been issued emergency travel documents by the Indian High Commission. 渔业部官员在抵达时接见了他们,他们呼吁采取措施,防止进一步侵入和保护他们传统的捕鱼权。 They were received by Fisheries Department officials upon arrival and are calling for measures to prevent further intrusions and protect their traditional fishing rights.