Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has ruled out transfer of two Italian marines, held for allegedly killing two fishermen, to their home country for trial. Mr. Chandy made it clear that the crime was committed in the Indian waters and the two marines must face the Indian law.
His statement came at a time when Italy has been building pressure on the Centre as well as the state government for transfer of the two marines to their home country for trial. Chandy underlined that the Indian judiciary is very fair, very open and very independent and the accused can seek justice in this country.
Marines Latore Massimiliano and Salvatore Gironi, on board vessel 'Enrica Lexie', were arrested for allegedly gunning down the two fishermen of Kerala on February 15.
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External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna on Monday said that the issue relating to the Italian vessel Enrica Lexie, involved in a shoot out that killed two fishermen off the Kerala coast on February 15, will not affect the cordial relations between the two countries.
, he said the country's cordial relations with Italy will continue and steps will be taken to further strengthen it. He said the union government is not inclined to go beyond the state government's stand on the issue.
The Minister said steps have been taken to minimize the menace of Somalian pirates, and he added that more needs to be done in this regard. He said the government is thinking of doing away the subsidy content of the Haj pilgrimage.
. He also inaugurated 13 Passport Seva Kendras in the state.
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