Three Eelam Tamil families fled Sri Lanka and arrived in Dhanushkodi as refugees on November 5th, with more looking to flee to Tamil Nadu in the wake of the worsening economic crisis.
The families, including a three month old baby, were taken to Rameswaram Marine Police Station for an investigation before being taken to Mandapam refugee camp.
The families said that they fled the island as the soaring prices and scarcity of essential commodities had made it difficult to survive, especially with children.
To date, more than 198 Eelam Tamils have fled to Tamil Nadu since March 2022.
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