Sri Lanka repatriates 19 Indian fishermen; 82 remain in custody (20 April 2026)

New Indian Express — national bureau · The New Indian Express

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Most recent (Aarambam-era) datapoint: 19 repatriated, 82 still in custody. Demonstrates the cycle is ongoing and confirms the diplomatic remedy is reactive, not preventative.

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