MEA summons Sri Lankan envoy after 5 fishermen injured in firing

The acting high commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and a strong protest was lodged with the top diplomat.

By: Express News Service
New Delhi | Updated: January 29, 2025 02:43 AM IST

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One of the two injured fishermen hailed from Karaikal while another is from Tamilnadu. (Representational Image: Pexel)

Five Indian fishermen sustained injuries in a firing incident by the Sri Lankan Navy in the proximity of Delft Island early Tuesday, leading to a strong reaction from Delhi.

The acting high commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and a strong protest was lodged with the top diplomat.

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“An incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island was reported in the early hours of this morning,” Foreign ministry said, adding that the use of force is not “acceptable”.

“Out of the 13 fishermen who were on the fishing vessel, two have sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital,” it said. Three other fishermen suffered minor injuries and have received treatment.