The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen for alleged poaching in Palk Bay, bringing the total arrests this year to 77.
Earlier, the Navy shot at an Indian boat, injuring two fishermen, and has detained a growing number of Indian fishermen in recent years.
Sri Lankan courts recently released some fishermen but imposed heavy fines and sentences, complicating their release.
The fisheries conflict centers around the crossing of the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), with Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen opposing destructive fishing methods like bottom trawling.
Tamil Nadu fishermen have repeatedly asked for new talks, but the Sri Lankan government has been reluctant to negotiate since the last meeting in 2016.
The conflict requires fresh diplomacy and sustainable fishing solutions to resolve the ongoing tensions between both nations.
India must encourage Palk Bay fishermen to adopt sustainable practices and facilitate dialogue to find interim solutions.
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