Indian citizens arrested in North-East for violating visas

Sri Lankan police have arrested over a dozen Indian citizens over charges of violating their visa regulations, according to reports.

In Kattankudy two Indian nationals were arrested for reportedly selling textiles, whilst another was arrested in Mannar for selling sarees, reports Colombo Gazette.

Meanwhile The Island reports 12 Indian citizens were arrested in Kattankundy over the weekend.

Under Sri Lanka’s visa regulations they cannot conduct any commercial activity, with the Sri Lankan government frequently arresting Indian citizens who have.

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