Ten Indian fishermen were placed under arrest in relation to the June 25 incident northeast of Point Pedro that resulted in the death of a senior sailor assigned to the Special Boat Squadron (SBS). This decision was made by Mallakam Magistrate Anton Judeson.The aggressive manoeuvres of an Indian poaching trawler during a special operation to apprehend it resulted in serious injuries to the sailor who was trying to resist its seizure. The senior sailor was admitted to the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, where he later died from his injuries.
“Sailor killed, naval vessel damaged; ten Indian fishermen remanded”
After being brought to the Kankesanthurai harbour, the Indian trawler and its crew were turned over to the Kankesanthurai police to face legal action.
Ten Indian fishermen are being prosecuted, according to a ‘B’ report that the Kankesanthurai Police filed with the Mallakam Court in Jaffna. They are accused of killing a sailor, damaging naval property, and engaging in illicit fishing.
On June 26, the navy gave the family of the departed senior sailor custody of his body. His funeral was held in Ibbagamuwa yesterday, February 27, with full military honours.
The deceased person received a posthumous promotion to the position of Fleet Chief Petty Officer. The Navy has also made the required preparations to ensure that his family gets paid, among other things.
At the Kankesanthurai port, the Mallakam Court Magistrate carried out an on-site inspection. The Navy’s Fast Attack Craft, which sustained damage during the operation, and the Indian fishing vessel that was taken into custody were the main subjects of the inspection. The Mallakam Court in Jaffna has set July 22 for the initial hearing regarding this incident.
