New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss and demanded a discussion on the arrest of 14 Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.

In his notice, Tagore mentioned that on February 9, the Sri Lankan Navy detained 14 fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangschimadam for allegedly violating the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

"These fishermen, operating from two boats, 'were caught while fishing near the IMBL. Despite no significant evidence of illegal activity, they were arrested and taken to Sri Lanka for legal proceedings," he said.

The Congress MP also pointed out that it is not an "isolated incident" as in recent weeks, the Sri Lankan Navy has detained In...