December 19, 2024 9:16 AM

Indian embassy secures release of 28 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Bahrain

Twenty-eight Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district have returned home following successful diplomatic efforts that led to their early release from detention in Bahrain. The fishermen, who were arrested in September 2024 for allegedly entering Bahraini territorial waters illegally, had their six-month sentence reduced to three months following a swift legal appeal. The Indian Embassy in Bahrain played a crucial role by immediately appointing legal representation for the fisherm...