He added that taking the law into one’s own hands will not be tolerated under any circumstances.To ensure immediate inter-state coordination, the Kollam District Collector has been instructed to directly liaise with the Kanyakumari District Collector. This administrative outreach aims to launch a joint legal inquiry, enforce legal accountability against those involved in the attack from Tamil Nadu vessels, and institute strict protective measures across the regional borders.
The Minister said that he has already spoken with the Kanyakumari Collector regarding the attacks. “A formal requests for immediate legal action have been lodged, and joint administrative steps will be enforced without delay to protect Kerala’s fishing fleet,” he said. According to fishers, they were attacked approximately 60 nautical miles off the Colachel and Muttom coastlines.
They had alleged that crew members aboard Tamil Nadu fishing boats confronted them in deep-sea waters, destroying critical fishing gear and navigation equipment. In response, the fishing community representatives submitted a list of key demands during the meeting, including full monetary compensation for lost equipment, continuous Coast Guard surveillance along the Colachel and Muttom sectors, and strong administrative protocols to permanently prevent mid-sea aggressions by neighboring State vessels.
Published - November 03, 2026 07:02 pm IST