Tensions Rise as Sri Lanka Navy Rescues, Arrests Indian Fishermen

Two Indian fishermen went missing while two others were rescued after an Indian vessel capsized near the India-Sri Lanka sea border. Sri Lankan Navy continues search efforts. In related incidents, the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested multiple Indian fishermen for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters, intensifying bilateral tensions.

Two Indian fishermen were reported missing while two others swam safely to Kachchatheevu Island on Tuesday after an Indian vessel capsized near the sea border with India, according to the Sri Lankan Navy.

The incident escalated tensions as Kachchatheevu Island, a rich fishing ground in the Palk Strait, frequently sees fishermen from both countries inadvertently trespassing into each other's waters.

Earlier today, a swift response from the Sri Lanka Navy ensured the rescue of the two fishermen in danger, while the search for the missing continues. Other recent incidents highlight ongoing contentions, including arrests of Indian fishermen for alleged poaching, which remain a contentious issue in India-Sri Lanka relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)