23 Indian Fishermen Attacked Mid-Sea by SL Pirates

TWENTY three fishermen from Nagapattinam, who ventured out to sea in four groups, were attacked by suspected Sri Lankan pirates late on Friday.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Nagapattinam

TWENTY three fishermen from Nagapattinam, who ventured out to sea in four groups, were attacked by suspected Sri Lankan pirates late on Friday. At least 16 men were involved in the attack, sources said. The pirates attacked the Indian fishermen with iron rods and other weapons, and decamped with motors, GPS, other equipment, and cash. The fishermen reached the coast after paddling for hours. While five of the injured fishermen are under treatment at Nagapattinam Government Hospital, 12 others are being treated at Nagapattinam Medical College Hospital. Six were treated as outpatients.