In the area of Peda Waltair, tension flared up on Thursday night when a fight started between two factions in the fishermen community over the application of ring nets to fishing. The police officers showed up promptly, and they were able to defuse the situation to stop any further escalation.
Arjili Dasu, the spokesperson of the Fishermen’s Welfare Association, underscored the importance of the government’s involvement to overcome the problem and foster green programs. “To put an end to this issue in a lasting way, the government needs to act,” said Dasu.
Janakiram, the AP Mechanized Boat Operators’ Welfare Association President, considered it just a dispute among the two families within the same community. Janakiram said, “This dispute is not a community-wide issue; it is an internal matter between two groups.”
Upon contacting an official from the fishing department for comment, it was found out that the alternative fishermen’s groups have been given orders that they are not allowed to use ring nets, which is in line with the guidelines.