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So, did India actually hand over Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka back in 1974? And what occurred in 1976, when India entered into another pact with Sri Lanka? These questions revisit decisions made around 50 years ago, considering the consequences of exchanging territorial rights for the sake of maritime benefits and the wider strategic significance along the coast near Kanyakumari.
 
