One fisherman killed, another injured in Lankan firing

Chennai, Feb 26 (UNI) An Indian fisherman, hailing from Akkarapettai in Nagapattinam district, was killed and another sustained bullet injuries when Sri Lankan Navy personnel opened fire near Kodiakkarai in the midsea, early today.

The deceased fisherman was identified as Kaliyaperumal (57), sources told UNI.

He sustained bullet injuries in the chest and head. He succumbed to injuries while he was being brought to the Nagapattinam shore.

The injured Ajith Kumar (19), who sustained bullet injuries on his leg, was admitted to Nagapttinam Government Hospital. His condition was stated to be stable.

The sources said a group of six fishermen ventured into sea for fishing, early yesterday. While they were fishing near Kodiakkarai coast off Nagapattinam, the Lankan Navy personnel opened fire indiscriminately killing Kaliyaperumal and injuring Ajith kumar.

Four other fishermen, who escaped unhurt, brought the body of Kaliyaperumal and the injured to the shore around 0930 hrs this morning.

This is the second such incident in the last two days after the Lankan Navy personnel opened fire on a group of fishermen injuring one Aruldoss (55), while they were fishing near the Neduntheevu Island of Pudukottai on Saturday night.

UNI