Srilanka, 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.

The Navy arrested the Indian fishermen for poaching in the Sri Lankan waters off Valvettithurai, Jaffna.

The ongoing issue of illegal fishing by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters has once again come to the forefront, following a recent incident in which the Sri Lanka Navy opened fire when apprehending Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters.

India's Ministry of External Affairs has lodged a strong protest following the incident.

The Sri Lanka Navy said the Northern Naval Command observed a cluster of India...