Two Sri Lankan Tamils arrived illegally in boat apprehended by Marine Police in Dhanushkodi
Two Sri Lankan nationals were apprehended by Marine Police in Dhanushkodi after arriving illegally by boat. The individuals are suspected of involvement in a shooting incident and drug-related cases in Sri Lanka.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing maritime security challenges and the complexities of cross-border criminal activity between India and Sri Lanka.
Two Sri Lankan Tamils, who illegally reached Dhanushkodi by boat on Friday, were detained by the Marine Police.
Official sources stated that Marine Police personnel on patrol for the Sagar Kavach coastal defence exercise spotted the two men acting suspiciously on the shore.
Upon questioning, the individuals were identified as G. Vigneswaran, 31, and M. Lusinath, 30, both hailing from Wattala, Sri Lanka.
They were taken to the Marine Police Station for further interrogation, which revealed that Sri Lankan authorities suspected the duo of involvement in a shooting incident in Wattala on Thursday.
Additionally, both face three pending drug-related cases in Sri Lanka.
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