Indian HC Denies Alleged Attack on Sri Lankan Fishermen by Coast Guard

• The Indian High Commission in Colombo denied media reports of an alleged attack by the Indian Coast Guard on Sri Lankan fishermen on January 29, 2026.
• The High Commission confirmed that no such assault was inflicted by any Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard personnel.
• India reiterated its stance on adopting a humanitarian approach to fishermen's livelihood concerns and avoiding the use of force.
• Sri Lankan Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekeran had planned to protest the incident with the Indian government.
• Three trawlers with 12 fishermen from Wellamankaraya fishing harbor, Wennappuva, were allegedly attacked, resulting in injuries to ten fishermen.