Sri Lanka releases 11 Indian fishermen after PM Modi urges humane approach

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Sri Lanka on Sunday released at least 11 Indian fishermen as a special gesture, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for resolving the vexed fishermen issue with a "humane approach".

The fishermen issue figured prominently during talks between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday.

At least 11 Indian fishermen were released as a special gesture, people familiar with the matter said.

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Published On: 2025-04-06 @ 12:54:51 (1 days ago)

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