SL released 14 Indian Fishermen Following Modi's Call for Humane Approach

The fishermen, who had been detained by Sri Lankan authorities, were freed following discussions between Prime Minister Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday. 

The fishermen issue has long been a contentious matter in bilateral relations, with frequent tensions over fishing rights and territorial waters.

Sources close to the matter confirmed that the release was a goodwill gesture, aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two countries. This move comes as part of efforts to find a peaceful and humanitarian resolution to the disputes surrounding the fishermen's arrests, a situation that has caused considerable strain in India-Sri Lanka relations.

The Indian government welcomed the release, seeing it as a step forward in addressing the broader issue of fishermen's safety and rights in the region. This diplomatic breakthrough follows calls from Modi for both nations to adopt a more compassionate and considerate approach in dealing with such sensitive matters.