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Sri Lanka releases 77 jailed Indian fishermen so far
New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): Sri Lankan government has released 77 Indian fishermen and others are expected to be released soon, according to Gopal Baglay, the official spokesperson of India's External Affairs Ministry.
On Saturday, Baglay tweeted, "77 out of 85 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka govt. Put up in Jaffna, await repatriation. Release of remaining expected soon."
On Tuesday, the Indian government had communicated its concern to the Sri Lankan government regarding the death of an Indian fisherman, allegedly killed by the Sri Lankan Navy.
The Sri Lankan Navy promised a full investigation in the matter, the MEA said, according to a tweet by Baglay.
On Wednesday, India and Sri Lanka agreed to release fishermen held in each other’s custody after a high-level discussion between the two countries in Colombo, media reported
On Wednesday, India and Sri Lanka agreed to release fishermen held in each other’s custody after a high-level discussion between the two countries in Colombo, media reported
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