3 injured, 5 boats damaged after conflict erupts over ban on fishing nets in Tamil Nadu

A conflict erupted at sea between fishermen from two villages near Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu over the use of banned purse seine fishing nets. As a result, three people were injured and five boats damaged.

A conflict erupted at sea between fishermen from two villages near Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu over the use of banned purse seine fishing nets. In the chaos that ensued, a trawley rammed into a boat. One boat was completely damaged and four others were set on fire. Three people were admitted to the hospital with injuries.