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Indian fishing boat damaged after Sri Lankan vessel rams into it

An Indian fishing boat was damaged in the seas after a Sri Lankan vessel allegedly rammed into it on Saturday, an official here said.

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Ramanathapuram

The mechanised boat with six fishermen was involved in fishing between Katchatheevu and Neduntheevu when the incident happened, a Fisheries department official, quoting the fishers, said. 

The damage was estimated to be around Rs two lakh. 

The fishermen demanded compensation from the government for the damaged boat.

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