It's a standoff at sea with India unwilling to let go of an Italian ship and its crew till its ensured that they face the law for the killing of two Indian fishermen off the Indian coast close to Alappuzha. India has protested to Italy after an Italian cargo ship fired at an Indian trawler, killing two fishermen. Defence Minister AK Antony described the killings as "very serious" and an "unfortunate incident". He said the law would "take its own course" against the offenders, who have been detained by the authorities. The Italian ambassador in New Delhi was summoned by the foreign ministry over the shooting.
