Sources from Chennai have stated that Tamilnadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami condemned the gunning down of a fisherman from Rameswaram by the Srilankan Navy and announced a solatium to family of the deceased. He also announced monetary relief for the family of another fisherman who was injured.
Mr. Palaniswami had said in a statement that “Tamil Nadu government has been raising the issue with the Central government over the continuous harassment by the Srilankan Navy against fishermen from Tamil Nadu who go for fishing for their livelihood. I strongly condemn the firing incident".
He had also announced a solatium of 5 lakh to
the family of the deceased fisherman and 1 lakh to the family of the
fisherman, who was injured in the incident on Monday night.
According to the Chief Minister, the fishermen from Rameswaram were fishing in the “traditional fishing area” in the Palk Bay around 9.30 and were fired upon by the Srilankan Navy without prior warning. One of the fishermen was killed on the spot.
