Eight of 12 Indian Fishermen Detained in Maldives Repatriated

Eight of 12 Indian fishermen from the vessel 'Holy Spirit', detained by the MNDF Coast Guard on 23 October for alleged poaching in Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone, have been repatriated to India. The Indian High Commission facilitated their return. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin twice contacted India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, asserting the fishermen were in high seas. A fine of MVR 4.2 million was imposed.

Eight of 12 Indian fishermen from the vessel 'Holy Spirit', detained by the MNDF Coast Guard on 23 October for alleged poaching in Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone, have been repatriated to India. The Indian High Commission facilitated their return. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin twice contacted India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, asserting the fishermen were in high seas. A fine of MVR 4.2 million was imposed.

Eight of 12 Indian fishermen from the vessel 'Holy Spirit', detained by the MNDF Coast Guard on 23 October for alleged poaching in Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone, have been repatriated to India. The Indian High Commission facilitated their return. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin twice contacted India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, asserting the fishermen were in high seas. A fine of MVR 4.2 million was imposed.

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