Released Lankan fishermen will arrive today [November 12 2011]

Another group of Sri Lankan fishermen who were arrested by the Indian authorities in Andaman Islands after allegedly venturing into Indian waters, are set to arrive in the country today.

Among them are the five Lankan fishermen who had set sail from Dondra on March 07, 2010 and arrested off Andaman Islands.

According to Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources sources the group are presently traveling towards Chennai from Andaman Islands.

Another six Lankan fishermen who are in custody in Andaman Islands, will also be released soon, sources said.