Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Thirteen Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (28) for illegally entering Sri Lankan waters off Kankesanthurai, were remanded until February 10 by the Mallakam Magistrate today.

Two fishermen from the group, who were reportedly injured, are currently hospitalized.

Meanwhile, India, on Tuesday, lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka over an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island in the early hours of last morning (28).

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said Sri Lanka's acting High Commissioner was called into the foreign office to lodge the protest. "Our High Commission in Colombo has also raised ...