No Indian fishermen have been killed – Indian Defence Minister

[Skyline]

Sri Lanka so far this year has arrested 125 Indian fishermen for violating Sri Lanka's International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and entering into Sri Lankan territorial waters but no fishermen have been killed, Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony said.

The Indian Defense Minister provided these figures in a written reply to Lok Sabha Monday.

According to the Indian Defence Minister no fishermen have been killed in 2012 either while Sri Lanka detained 202 Indian fishermen during the year.

In 2011, two fishermen have been killed during the skirmishes with the Sri Lankan Navy while 203 Indian nationals were arrested. Among the detained, 10 Indian nationals including 05 fishermen arrested in November 2011, are in custody on charges of smuggling narcotics and contraband.

The Indian government has been consistently taking up the fishermen issues with the Sri Lankan government to ensure that the Sri Lankan Navy acts with restraint and the fishermen found near IMBL are treated in a humane manner, the Defence Minister noted.

The two governments have reached an understanding in October 2008 to avoid the recurrence of incidents involving Indian fishermen with Sri Lankan Navy. The agreement put in place practical arrangements to deal with bonafide Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen crossing the IMBL.

As part of these arrangements, it has been agreed that there would be no firing on Indian fishing vessels and that Indian fishing vessels would not enter the sensitive areas designated by the Government of Sri Lanka along its coastline.

The Indian Defence Minister pointed out that the Indian Coast Guard provides assistance to Indian fishermen at sea while they are in distress through regular patrolling and conducts Community Interactions Programs to educate fishermen among other issues, on the perils of cross border fishing.

Under operation Tasha, Indian Navy and Coast Guard ships are deployed continuously (24X7) in Palk Bay area to prevent any illegal activities and also to protect the fishermen from any attacks, while they are fishing in Indian waters, the Defence Minister added.

No Indian fishermen have been killed – Indian Defence Minister

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It seems GoI is fed up with Tamilnadu lies..

 

[HeinzG]

Where are our Heroic Tamilians?

 

[SajeevJino]

Seems like .lk sites providing strategic Relation News..any official Indian sites providing the same ..answer is Big no..


m.thehindu.com/news/national/india-condemns-killing-of-fisherman-sri-lanka-denies-involvement/article1118752.ece/



articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-18/madurai/33260802_1_international-maritime-boundary-line-indian-fishermen-imbl



m.ndtv.com/article/india/killing-of-indian-fishermen-unacceptable-says-pranab-81066



I think the above links are enough for your Reference

 

[Skyline]

Seems like .lk sites providing strategic Relation News..any official Indian sites providing the same ..answer is Big no..


m.thehindu.com/news/national/india-condemns-killing-of-fisherman-sri-lanka-denies-involvement/article1118752.ece/



articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-18/madurai/33260802_1_international-maritime-boundary-line-indian-fishermen-imbl



m.ndtv.com/article/india/killing-of-indian-fishermen-unacceptable-says-pranab-81066



I think the above links are enough for your Reference

^^ old links

btw, Tamilnadu does not trust the words of their defence minister? even he made this statement in your county's main office

 

[SajeevJino]

^^ old links

btw, Tamilnadu does not trust the words of their defence minister? even he made this statement in your county's main office

Yes old links...So you're admitting your navy kills Indian Fisherman in the past.


Give me Links that's from MOD or govt official sites..we believe our Defence ministers statement from his mouth ..not from Lankan news channel

 

[Skyline]

Yes old links...So you're admitting your navy kills Indian Fisherman in the past.


Give me Links that's from MOD or govt official sites..we believe our Defence ministers statement from his mouth ..not from Lankan news channel

In our waters SL Navy rulz, if anyone does not follow the orders, first get warning shots, then get real shots.

May be Indian news channels do not want to report this statement. lol Just a min let me find Indian news site...

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Okay, here it is from an Indian news site...

http://newindianexpress.com/nation/Lankan-Navy-detained-125-Indians-this-year-Centre/2013/04/23/article1557266.ece

 

[SajeevJino]

In our waters SL Navy rulz, if anyone does not follow the orders, first get warning shots, then get real shots.

really our Satellite Rules the Indian Ocean..not your Navy

May be Indian news channels do not want to report this statement.

media busy with Chinese intrude..not in fake statements

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Okay, here it is from an Indian news site...

http://newindianexpress.com/nation/Lankan-Navy-detained-125-Indians-this-year-Centre/2013/04/23/article1557266.ece

In 2010, one Indian fisherman died in the
Lankan Navy action, while two died the next
year.

so there is Three official kills....but your thread says

No Indian fishermen have been
killed – Indian Defence Minister

Then change it Three fisherman killed

 

[Gibbs]

^^^^

It is pretty difficult to prevent arse burns of Madrasi's.. When thier pathalogical lies and petty thieving is exposed.. Yes it's a dilemma to find straws to latch on to

 

[Skyline]

really our Satellite Rules the Indian Ocean..not your Navy

You're making me laugh, lol thousands of satellites above the Indian ocean, oh yeah they rules the "Indian" ocean.

media busy with Chinese intrude..not in fake statements

May be Indian Ministry of Defence busy with making fake statements to the world. lol

Press Information Bureau English Releases

From time to time, there are reports of incidents of attack on Indian fishermen, allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy. Government has been consistently taking up such issues with the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure that the Sri Lankan Navy acts with restraint and our fishermen found near International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) are treated in a humane manner. In order to avoid recurrence of incidents involving our fishermen and keeping in mind the humanitarian and livelihood dimensions of fishermen issues, Government has reached an understanding with the Government of Sri Lanka in October, 2008, to put in place practical arrangements to deal with bonafide Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). As part of these arrangements, it has been agreed that there would be no firing on Indian fishing vessels and that Indian fishing vessels would not enter the sensitive areas designated by the Government of Sri Lanka along its coastline.

During the last one year, there is no official record of Indian fishermen killed in Sri Lankan territorial waters. A total of 23 boats and 131 Indian fishermen were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy during the last one year. The apprehended fishermen have been repatriated, following the action taken by Government through diplomatic channels with the Sri Lankan authorities.

Indian Coast Guard provides assistance to Indian fishermen at sea while they are in distress through regular patrolling. It also conducts Community Interaction Programmes to educate fishermen among other issues, on the perils of cross border fishing. For better accessibility, the Coast Guard has provided a toll free telephone number 1554 for search and rescue assistance to fishermen at sea. Under operation 'Tasha', Indian Navy and Coast Guard ships are deployed continuously (24x7) in Palk Bay area to prevent any illegal activities and also to protect the Indian fishermen from any attacks, while they are fishing in Indian waters. During the 8th India-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting held on 22nd January, 2013 in New Delhi, both sides reiterated the highest priority accorded by respective governments to the well being, safety and security of fishermen from the two countries.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shrimati J. Helen Davidsonand others in Lok Sabha today.

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In 2010, one Indian fisherman died in the
Lankan Navy action, while two died the next
year.

so there is Three official kills....but your thread says

No Indian fishermen have been
killed – Indian Defence Minister

Then change it Three fisherman killed

hey dude, I didn't change the title, it's original heading. Why don't you read the whole post, it clearly mentions no death incident in 2012 and 2 incidents in 2011.

 

[INDIC]

You're making me laugh, lol thousands of satellites above the Indian ocean, oh yeah they rules the "Indian" ocean.

You claim ruling Indian ocean but your fear made you to invite China in the region.

 

[Skyline]

You claim ruling Indian ocean but love to be a pawn of you-know-who in the Indian Ocean.

haha read my comment dude. we rulz in our waters...

 

[INDIC]

^^^^

It is pretty difficult to prevent arse burns of Madrasi's.. When thier pathalogical lies and petty thieving is exposed.. Yes it's a dilemma to find straws to latch on to

What lies?? The news says no fishermen killed in 2013.(4 months).

haha read my comment dude. we rulz in our waters...

I read some news that you invited Chinese submarine in your water surely against India

 

[Skyline]

What lies?? The news says no fishermen killed in 2013.(4 months).

press release of MOD mention about "last one year". (link is above comment)

I read some news that you invited Chinese submarine in your water surely against India

really, that's cool then. may be they want to check the facilities they have built.

 

[Gibbs]

What lies?? The news says no fishermen killed in 2013.(4 months).



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Smileys does not make you look smart.. The last kill was in 2011 so be glad we have'nt whacked annoying Madrasi vermin poaching in our waters since.. Three Indian Navy Ships are in training with the SLN these days on how to crack some thieving Madrasi heads.. Yes it's a colaboration

 

[notsuperstitious]

This is good. Provides clarity and solid information. Well done by Indian Government to act responsibly and take our people into confidence and provide much needed information.

@Gibbs, request you to keep it civil. You normally do.