Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking his intervention to secure the release of 37 fishermen and 5 fishing boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy. Stalin expressed concern over the distress caused to the fishermen community and urged the Indian government to protect their traditional fishing rights in the Palk Bay region. He also highlighted the need for stronger diplomatic initiatives to resolve the ongoing issue. This follows Stalin’s recent request for the release of 12 Tamil fishermen detained by the Maldivian Coast Guard.