Following the arrest of 32 fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Palk Bay, the fishing community in Rameswaram has launched an indefinite strike, demanding their immediate release along with the seized boats, ANI reports.

As per ANI, on Sunday, Sri Lankan authorities detained 32 fishermen and confiscated five boats, leading to widespread concern and protests among the local fishing community. The fishermen's association in Rameswaram convened an emergency meeting near the town’s fishing port to discuss the crisis.