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- Fishermen from Kasimedu Fishing Harbour in Chennai have urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene after Andhra Pradesh Marine Police seized seven of their boats, now impounded at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Nellore district for over 50 days.
- The boat owners, who each own a single craft, say their families depend on the vessels and that the boats will deteriorate without care.
- The community leaders contest the seizure, saying the boats were fishing beyond 12 nautical miles, not within the 5 NM zone reserved for smaller craft, and some had simply broken down.
- A former fisheries official says talks between the two States have not resolved the issue, as Andhra Pradesh leaders have promised local fishermen their rights would be protected.
What to watch next
- Whether the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister takes up the matter with his Andhra Pradesh counterpart
- Any outcome of further talks between fisheries officials of the two States
- Condition of the impounded boats if the impasse continues
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Named India · Chennai · Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour · Karaikal · Kasimedu Fishing Harbour · Nellore district · Puducherry · Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister · Andhra Pradesh Marine Police · C. Joseph Vijay · Karnan · Manivannan · M. E. Raghupathi
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