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Tamil Nadu CM Enlists Indian MEA’s Help to Secure Release of 12 Indian Poachers Detained in Maldives

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin wrote to India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar seeking urgent intervention to secure the release of 12 Indian fishermen and their vessel 'Holy Spirit,' detained by the Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard on 23 October for alleged poaching. The Maldives' Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture imposed a fine of MVR 42,00,000 on the vessel's operator on 1.11.2023, payable within 30 days.

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One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.

What happened

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  1. Mon 23 Oct
    The Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard seized the trawler and apprehended all 12 crew members. Maldives' territorial waters 23 October only Maldives Republic The vessel was seized and all 12 of the crew were apprehended by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard on 23 October.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  2. Sat 28 Oct
    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin met with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and sought his assistance on the detention issue. 28 October only Maldives Republic newest Stalin had earlier sought Jaishankar's assistance on the issue during a meeting with the External Affairs Minister on 28 October.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

Who said what

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  • … I request your urgent intervention on behalf of these fishermen and seek waiver of the penalty imposed on the vessel

    Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • they were pursuing their legitimate fishing activities in the high seas

    Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (quoted in his letter) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • The Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture of the Republic of Maldives has imposed a substantial fine of MVR 42,00,000 i.e., approximately Rs 2.25 crores, on the operator of the fishing vessel on 1.11.2023.

    Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (quoted in his letter) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

How the reporting differs

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Figures in these reports

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  • 12 people Crew members detained Maldives Republic The vessel was seized and all 12 of the crew were apprehended by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard on 23 October.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • MVR 42,00,000 Fine imposed on vessel operator Maldives Republic The Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture of the Republic of Maldives has imposed a substantial fine of MVR 42,00,000 i.e., approximately Rs 2.25 crores, on the operator of the fishing vessel on 1.11.2023.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • approximately Rs 2.25 crores Fine in Indian rupees (approximate) Maldives Republic The Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture of the Republic of Maldives has imposed a substantial fine of MVR 42,00,000 i.e., approximately Rs 2.25 crores, on the operator of the fishing vessel on 1.11.2023.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 30 days Time allowed to settle penalty Maldives Republic they have informed that the penalty amount must be settled within 30 days from the receipt of the notice and the vessel will be detained by the Maldives Police Force until the fine is paid

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

Other events named

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  • The Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture imposed a fine on the operator of the fishing vessel. 1.11.2023 Maldives Republic The Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture of the Republic of Maldives has imposed a substantial fine of MVR 42,00,000 i.e., approximately Rs 2.25 crores, on the operator of the fishing vessel on 1.11.2023.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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