Rameswaram, Feb. 24 -- A day after the Sri Lanka Navy seized 5 barges from Palk Bay sea on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and 32 fishermen were arrested, fishermen in Rameswaram went on an indefinite strike demanding the release of all the fishermen and boats detained by Sri Lankan Navy, fishermen's association said.

32 fishermen were arrested on Sunday, and their boats were seized, creating turmoil among the fishermen of Rameswaram.

Since last January, 18 boats have been seized by the Sri Lankan Navy, and 131 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested.

On Sunday, the fishermen's association held an emergency meeting near Rameswaram fishing port.

Rameswaram Fisherman association secretary Sagayam said, "In t...