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- The Sri Lankan Navy arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized their trawler.
- The Navy handed the fishermen and the trawler over to the Fisheries Inspector of Mannar.
- They now face further legal proceedings in Sri Lanka.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Indian fishermen operating in Sri Lankan waters.
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- Outcome of the legal proceedings against the nine fishermen
- Whether the fishermen and the trawler are released or detained further
- Any diplomatic response from India regarding the arrests
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