New Delhi: The LTTE are probably behind the killing of six Indian fishermen in Palk Strait two days ago, says Navy chief Admiral Suresh Mehta.
While stating that Navy and the Government proposed to inquire into the matter, Mehta added that the LTTE may have resorted to the violence in order to create a misunderstanding between Sri Lankan and Indian Government.
The Navy chief said he had received personal assurances from his Sri Lankan counterpart that they will not target Indian fisherman. Also, there were no Lankan naval vessels in the area where the fishermen were killed.
The six Indians were allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters when the naval personnel opened fire at them on Thursday killing two on the spot, while two others drowned in the sea. The navy had opened fire without giving any warning.
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