India bound Lankans arrested

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Sri Lanka Navy had arrested eight persons attempting to get on board a boat with the intention of sailing to India and from there to Australia from the beach in Mannar, a place known as Urumalai.

The group consisted of two males, three females and three children belonging to two families. The suspects have been handed over to the Talaimannar police.

Meanwhile, 53 people who were taken into custody in the Irankaddi coast while allegedly fleeing to Australia a few days ago, violating the Immigration and Emigration regulations were remanded until August 6, by the Trincomalee Magistrate last evening.(SD & AA)

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Cyclops Tuesday, 24 July 2012 01:27 PM

It's high time the govt. realized the real truth and did something other than suck up to the Australians. The only way they could stop this phenomenon is to ensure a better life to ALL the citizens and not just to handful of corrupt Neanderthals. Take a cue from Viet Nam. It too had this 'boat people problem during the war-not anymore. Ask them how and why!

damith Wednesday, 25 July 2012 04:42 AM

well said.... MR government needs to provide a peaceful environment for all the ethnic groups

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