Sri Lankan fishing vessel hijacked by Somalian pirates

Indian Navy to rescue the vessel

New Delhi – A fishing vessel of Sri Lanka has been hijacked by Somalian pirates. India has assured that Indian Navy will help rescue the vessel. Lorenzo Putha-4 vessel had left Sri Lankan Dicovita Port on 16 ^th of January for a long fishing expedition. Six fishermen are on board the vessel.

Courtesy: NewsFirst English

Editorial Perspective

Sri Lankan Navy arrests Indian fishermen for crossing their waters yet remains indifferent towards the rescue of their own hijacked vessel. Therefore, India has to intervene and help Sri Lanka in such situations. In this context, India should pressurise Sri Lanka to stop crackdown on Indian fishermen.