John Wilbert & Savita Kumari
Port Blair, Aug 09: A group of seven Sri Lankan fishermen have set sailed for Sri Lanka on 07 August 2021 after their release from jail and completion of all formalities.
On 21st January 2021 the Indian Coast Guard Team had caught these seven Sri Lankan fishermen along with their Vessel named SLFV Santha Jeradu-07 from Andaman Sea after which they were arrested and a case was registered in court. Later in the month of July 2021 when their nationality was proved, these fishermen were released.
However they were provided a shelter in Open Distress Camp, and after the completion all necessary legal formalities on 07 August 2021, all seven fishermen named Mr. W.M Nuwan Dhanushka Fernando, Mr. H. Nevil Emmanuel Rupas Fonseca, Mr. W. Maura Vishmitha Peiris, Mr.W. Jude Raju Piris, Mr. Nisham Nandana Fernando Ambagahage, Mr. Nimod Shamika Fernando Naghage and Mr. K. Anthony Thiyadoor Fernando sailed back to Sri Lanka in their fishing boat.
