New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) India summoned the Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner today to lodge a strong protest over firing by the Sri Lankan Navy while apprehending Indian fishermen in which two Indian fishermen were injured.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian High Commission in Colombo has also raised the matter with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“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. Out of the 13 fishermen who were on board the fishing vessel, two have sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.