Puducherry, February 16 Lt Governor K Kailashnathan has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking his intervention for the release of 25 fishermen from Karaikal who were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy last week.
A statement from the Lt Governor's office said on Monday that a delegation of fishermen from Karaikal met him and submitted a memorandum seeking steps for securing the release of the 25 fishermen who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan navy for alleged violation of the International Maritime Boundary (IMB) last Friday.
The memorandum also urged the Lt Governor to secure the two mechanized boats seized by the Lankan authorities.
Puducherry BJP president V P Ramalingam facilitated the meeting of the fishermen from Karaikal with the Lt Governor.
Kailashnathan also wrote to Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, requesting him to take steps for the release of the fishermen and the mechanized boats.