Fishermen protest against fishing by outsiders.

Fishermen of Trincomalee district conducted a protest in front of Kuchchaweli Pradeshiya Sabha Yesterday (12). This was organized against out side fishermen who are coming from Puththalam, Chilaw and other areas. Around 300 members of 14 fishermen societies were attended in the protest. Initially AGA was failed to give a solution for the issue and protesters blocked Kuchchaweli road. Protesters dispersed after the Assistant Director of ministry of fisheries Mr. Palitha Samarathunga promised not to allow outside fishermen to fish in Trincomalee sea area. But  as it is reported to We Trincomalee team, already 9 boats have reached from puththalam, Chilaw and other areas to Padukankattu, Salapayaru and Pulmudai areas.