AIADMK extends solatium to fisherman's family

Chennai, Mar 13 (UNI) The Opposition AIADMK today extended financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to the family of a fisherman, who was killed in firing by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 10.

On the direction of party General Secretary J Jayalalithaa, former Minister and AIADMK fishermen wing Secretary D Jayakumar and Joint Secretary Jennifer Chandran handed over the assistance to the family of Christopher at Pamban near Rameswaram.

They also gave a sum of Rs 5,000 each to two fishermen -- Wilfer and Dasan -- who suffered injuries in the incident, an AIADMK release here said.

It may be recalled that the Sri Lankan Navy resorted to indiscriminate firing at Indian fishermen while they were fishing near Katchatheevu, killing Mr Christopher on the spot.

UNI