The High Commission of India in Colombo has denied the alleged attack on a group of Sri Lankan fishermen by the Indian Coast Guard on January 29, based on information it has gathered in relation to the incident.
Issuing a statement, the Indian High Commission said it had noticed media reports pertaining to the alleged assault on Sri Lankan fishermen at sea on January 29, 2026.
The High Commission goes on to say that after gathering information it can confirm that no such assault was inflicted by any Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard personnel.
India has consistently maintained that a humanitarian approach should be adopted to fishermen’s livelihood concerns and that the use of force should not be resorted to under any circumstances, the Indian High Commission added.
It also noted that the High Commission is in touch with the Government of Sri Lanka on these matters.
