The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen for alleged poaching at Delft Island, seizing three mechanised boats. The incident, following recent fatalities and boat issues, has heightened anxiety among local fishing communities in Rameswaram and Mandapam. Fishermen leaders, like P. Jesu Raja, have called for a fishing boycott until governments intervene to secure the release of seized boats and resolve the recurring arrests since 2018. They appeal to both Tamil Nadu and the Union government to address the issue with urgency, emphasizing the economic strain and family distress caused by prolonged uncertainty.