Fishermen stage Hartal in Kalmunai

The fisher folk in Saindumaradu area staged a hartal this morning in Kalmunai town, compelling the authorities to take immediate action against several unscrupulous individuals who use dynamite for off shore fishing.
More than 300 protestors participated. Sources claimed that some fishing huts have been burnt and the Kalmunai, Akkaraipaththuwa road has been blocked by the protesters and traffic paralyzed.