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30 fishermen were injured when they were assaulted allegedly by Sri Lankan Naval personnel in the high seas off the coast here today, police said.

The fishermen alleged that the Lankan naval men, who had come in seven boats, whipped them with a rope,and took away their catch and GPS equipment, among others, early this morning.

Two of the boats were fitted with machine guns,while the naval personnel in five other boats were heavily armed,they told officials.

Tension prevailed in this island town as the fishermen gathered at the fisheries office to complain about the assault.

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[quote author=Maddy_Rulez link=topic=217469.msg2676436#msg2676436 date=1311866680]
30 fishermen were injured when they were assaulted allegedly by Sri Lankan Naval personnel in the high seas off the coast here today, police said.

The fishermen alleged that the Lankan naval men, who had come in seven boats, whipped them with a rope,and took away their catch and GPS equipment, among others, early this morning.

Two of the boats were fitted with machine guns,while the naval personnel in five other boats were heavily armed,they told officials.

Tension prevailed in this island town as the fishermen gathered at the fisheries office to complain about the assault.
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Water lo GPS emi cheptadi.. turn right at the high wave  LoL.1q LoL.1q

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