Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka return homeThe fishermen, arrested earlier by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary line, arrived here on Wednesday by air.
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The High Commission of India in Colombo assisted the fishermen in their return.
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Chennai: As many as 27 Indian fishermen repatriated by Sri Lanka have returned, officials said.
The fishermen, arrested earlier by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary line, arrived here on Wednesday by air, they said.
The High Commission of India in Colombo assisted the fishermen in their return.
The state government arranged vehicles for the fishermen on their journey back home. The fishers had set sail from Rameswaram in December last when they were apprehended by Lankan authorities.