Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has strongly condemned the brutal assault of a Sri Lankan fisherman in Tamil Nadu, describing the incident as “deeply alarming” and calling for urgent government intervention.
Rajapaksa said the fisherman was attacked by Tamil Nadu fishermen, even in the presence of local police, and urged authorities to ensure his immediate safety and secure his swift return home.
“This incident also underscores the urgent need for stronger border control measures to better protect our fishermen from the Northern Province,” he said in a statement on ‘X’.
Rajapaksa further accused Tamil Nadu politicians of exploiting Sri Lankan Tamil issues for political gain while remaining silent when Sri Lankan fishermen are attacked on Tamil Nadu soil. (Newswire)
Disturbing scenes of an our fisherman being brutally assaulted by fishermen from Tamil Nadu is deeply alarming. Such acts of violence are unacceptable. I strongly urge the government to intervene without delay, ensure his immediate safety, and take all necessary steps to secure… pic.twitter.com/lhBSzVVWRb
— Namal Rajapaksa (@RajapaksaNamal) April 28, 2026