CHENNAI: Over 1,500 fishermen from Rameswaram who had ventured into the sea in nearly 300 mechanised boats were reportedly chased away by the Sri Lankan Navy. The fishermen were forced to abandon their fishing operations and return to shore with minimal catch, said a Daily Thanthi report.

While they were fishing near Katchatheevu, three patrol vessels of the Sri Lankan Navy reportedly approached the fishermen and prevented them from continuing their fishing activities. To avoid confrontation, the fishermen were forced to cut their nets and return to shore. As a result of this disruption, the fishermen returned to Rameswaram on Sunday morning with minimal catch.