The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
The Minister said authorities had been informed of the reported missing fishermen and that the Sri Lanka Navy had begun search operations. He noted that key details, including the boat’s registration and exact location or circumstances of disappearance, had not yet been properly provided, despite reports that Indian fishermen had encountered them. He said the Government expected clearer information by that night.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Member, this matter has been brought to our attention. The Sri Lanka Navy and others have commenced search operations. However, when we ask for details—under whose name the boat is registered, proper particulars—those have not been properly provided. As soon as we received information, we initiated all actions. Indian fishermen say they encountered them, but we have not yet received precise details of where or how. Therefore, we cannot yet determine the area where they went missing. Even so, from this morning the Navy has been engaged in search operations. We expect a clearer response by tonight.
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- Hansard, Wednesday, 4 March 2026 ·No. 23360 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 4 March 2026. No. 23360. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/13526