Briton, Indian arrested for illegal overstay

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A 73-year-old British national was arrested by the Alawathugoda Police yesterday for overstaying his visa and violating immigration laws, the Police said.

The suspect is to be produced before the Magistrate today.

Meanwhile, the Police said, an Indian national was arrested near the South Eastern University (Oluvil) in Sammanthurai yesterday for overstaying his visa and violating immigration laws.

The suspect was from Tamil Nadu, India and he is expected before the Sammanthurai Magistrate today.

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Yuri Wednesday, 26 February 2014 05:20 AM

He might be enjoying the miracle of Asia .

dickey bird Wednesday, 26 February 2014 05:53 AM

Better find out from the Tamil Naduan what he was doing in Sri Lanka while overstaying?

John Wednesday, 26 February 2014 06:18 AM

Life's good in SL eh?!

kalana Wednesday, 26 February 2014 07:15 AM

There are a lot of Indians in SL illegally, Governement fool...
Allowing free visa to indians... Cancer for the world is Indians

Rohan Wednesday, 26 February 2014 04:40 PM

KALLA THONI came here by sea in 60/70.., Now by air... Thanks to policy makers... if we sign. SEEPA S Lanka flooded with Indian workers.. carefull from Indians via DM Android App

George Clooney Thursday, 27 February 2014 02:07 AM

Who would want to overstay in a despot cave like SL. Everyone is trying to get out quick.

dr ceylon Thursday, 27 February 2014 04:00 PM

reward for them liking sri laka,where all want to get out.

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