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Katchatheevu Island—a 285-acre landmass in the Palk Strait—may be small in size but it's loaded with emotion, politics, and conflict.

Just 30 km off the coast of Rameswaram, this island was officially handed over to Sri Lanka in 1974, but holds deep significance for Tamil Nadu’s fishermen. Once a year, they are allowed visa-free access to attend the iconic St. Anthony’s Church Festival, a symbol of shared faith between India and Sri Lanka.

In this India Today Global exclusive, reporter Pramod Madhav brings you rare visuals from inside Katchatheevu, where over 3,200 pilgrims from India were subjected to hours of intense checks by Sri Lankan forces.

But beyond the devotion lies deep tension.
Fishermen allege repeated harassment and arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy—including the recent arrest of 30-year-old Kingson in 2024.
The Lankan side insists they are simply upholding border security.
Indian fishermen say their survival depends on these waters.

The real question: Is Katchatheevu a bridge of faith or a battleground of diplomacy?

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