Talks with TN fishermen Association presidents on July 29

Fishermen association presidents in Tamil Nadu have been invited by the Foreign Secretary for talks to be held at Delhi on July 29 regarding frequent arrests and alleged attacks on the state's fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
According to state fishermen association president N Devadoss and Ramanathapuram fishermen association president, P.Sesuraja invitation for talks had been sent by fax to them.
Besides 13 fishermen association representatives, 37 officials, including those from fisheries department, navy and coast guard, would be participate in the talks that would pave way for fishing in the traditional areas in the Palk Strait without any conflict with the Sri Lankan navy or fishermen, they said.

Meanwhile, local fishermen are on indefinite strike keeping away from fishing for the third day today. Sesuraja said they would commence indefenite fast on July 28 to press their demands, including release of 77 fishermen arrested by the Lankan Navy and 101 boats.