Nine fishermen from the Tamil Nadu districts of Rameswaram and Mayiladuthurai were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line while fishing. The incidents involved the seizure of two mechanized fishing boats during separate operations by Sri Lankan naval patrols. Fishermen’s associations have expressed deep concern over these repeated arrests, which they argue threaten the livelihoods of local fishing communities and highlight the ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait. Families of the detained fishermen are distressed, urging both the Tamil Nadu and Union governments to take swift diplomatic measures to secure their release and address the underlying issues that lead to such incidents. The situation underscores the need for a permanent solution to safeguard the interests of Indian fishermen operating in traditional fishing areas, as these arrests have become a recurring challenge affecting the socio-economic stability of the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu.