Seven Indian nationals were arrested at the weekend, for alleged visa and trade violations in Kalmunai in the Eastern province, reports Daily Mirror. The seven were said to be selling clothes as well as other items in the Nayapattimuna area.
The Sri Lankan police spokesperson Ajith Rohana said they would be brought before Kalmunai magistrate.
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