Search & Rescue

Indian fishermen rescued from distressed trawler in northern waters handed over to Indian Navy

The two (02) fishermen who were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy on 31st July 2024 from the Indian fishing trawler that sunk due to an accident in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island Jaffna, and the body of one (01) fisherman, who passed away while being admitted to Punguduthiv Hospital, Jaffna for treatment, were handed over to the Indian Naval Ship 'INS BITRA' on 02nd August 2024 by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) between India and Sri Lanka.

03 Aug 2024