The fishermen were arrested for fishing across the border and have been taken to the Mannar Navy camp for questioning. The arrest has caused unrest among the fishermen in Rameshwaram.
5 of 13 Indian fishermen apprehended Monday were injured, 2 seriously. The Indian High Commission in Colombo has also raised the matter with the Sri Lankan foreign ministry.
The issue is a longstanding contention between India and Sri Lanka, with the latter arresting over 300 Indian fishermen just this year, even firing at some for 'illegal fishing'.
For all the effort to reclaim their identity, fishing is no longer a viable means to earn a living. Some have started to sell their catch on WhatsApp or showcase their skills online.
The man was on board an Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera, which is about 40 nautical miles off Beypore, Kerala. The boat experienced a medical distress call after the man fell into the sea.
The ship successfully evacuated the injured fisherman from the IFB St Francis and promptly transferred him to a medical facility in Veraval for further treatment.
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