The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of Maadel (seine) fishers in front of the Presidential Secretariat has been called off, after nine (09) days.
It is reported that the decision was taken following a discussion held this afternoon (13 Feb) with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The satyagraha campaign was launched by a group of fishermen demanding the removal of the ban on tractor-mounted winches for Maadel (seine net) fishing.
The protest, which began on 5 February in front of the Presidential Secretariat, involved seine fishermen from several coastal areas, including Mullaitivu and Kokilai.
According to the Ministry of Fisheries, environmental damage caused by violations of the Seine Fishing Regulations by certain operators prompted the restrictions. (Newswire)