97 Indian fishermen currently in custody of Sri Lanka: Jaishankar

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A total of 97 Indian fishermen are currently in the custody of Sri Lanka, of which 83 are serving sentences, three awaiting trial and 11 were apprehended on Mar 27, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Indian parliament (Rajya Sabha). 

Jaishankar said India is trying to engage with Sri Lanka to take a humanitarian approach to the issue, even as the central government is finding long-term ways, including installing transponders on fishing boats, to ensure that such a situation does not recur.