New Delhi has condemned alleged use of force by Sri Lanka amid an ongoing dispute over fishing rights. India has condemned the Sri Lankan Navy following reports it opened fire during the arrest of 13 Indian fishermen in disputed waters of the Palk Strait, off the northern coast of the island nation. Reports emerged on Tuesday that Colombo’s forces discharged weapons when they seized the men in the proximity of Delft Island. Five fishermen were reportedly injured, including two seriously. They are currently receiving treatment at Sri Lanka’s Jaffna Teaching Hospital. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned the acting high commissioner of Sri Lanka later the same day and lodged a strong protest, it said in a statement. “The use of force is not acceptable under any circumstances whatsoever. Existing understandings between the two Governments in this regard must be strictly observed,” New Delhi said.