Kerala fishermen's kin accept Rs 1 cr from Italian authorities

In a sudden turn of events, families of two fishermen allegedly shot dead by Italian marines on board ‘Enrica Lexie’ ship have reached a compromise with that country’s authorities and accepted Rs one crore compensation but the criminal proceedings against the naval guards marines will continue.

Setting the stage for the settlement, the Kerala High court had earlier in the day permitted the family members of Valentine Jalastine and Ajesh Binki to withdraw their contentions made against Italy’s plea for quashing the FIR against the marines.

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