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ConflictIndian Marine Police detain two Sri Lankan Tamils who illegally arrived by boat in Dhanushkodi
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On July 24, 2026, Marine Police in Dhanushkodi, India, apprehended two Sri Lankan Tamil men who arrived illegally by boat. The suspects, identified as G. Vigneswaran (31) and M. Lusinath (30), both from Wattala, Sri Lanka, were spotted acting suspiciously during a patrol for the Sagar Kavach coastal defense exercise. Interrogation revealed that Sri Lankan authorities suspect them of involvement in a shooting incident in Wattala on July 23, 2026, and they also face three pending drug-related cases in Sri Lanka. Following a request from Sri Lankan authorities for their custody, the suspects were transferred to a special camp within Tiruchi Central Prison premises and are expected to be repatriated to Sri Lanka within a week.
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By: The Hindu Bureau
Two Sri Lankan Tamils who illegally arrived in Dhanushkodi by boat on Friday have been detained by the Marine Police.
According to official sources, Marine Police personnel on patrol for the Sagar Kavach coastal defence exercise observed the two men behaving suspiciously on the shore.
Upon questioning, the individuals were identified as:
- G. Vigneswaran, 31
- M. Lusinath, 30
Both are residents of Wattala, Sri Lanka.
They were taken to the Marine Police Station for further interrogation, during which it was revealed that Sri Lankan authorities suspect the duo of involvement in a shooting incident in Wattala on Thursday. Additionally, both individuals face three pending drug-related cases in Sri Lanka.
Following a request from Sri Lankan authorities seeking their custody, police sources confirmed that the suspects have been transferred to the special camp within the Tiruchi Central Prison premises. They are expected to be repatriated to Sri Lanka within a week.
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Two Sri Lankan Tamils Illegally Arriving by Boat Detained by Marine Police in Dhanushkodi