Five Sri Lankans who were suspected to have attempted to illegally migrate to India from Sri Lanka by sea were arrested by the Navy in the seas off Pesalai in Mannar yesterday. The Navy said two more suspects were also arrested for aiding the five suspects to leave the country. In addition, the other two individuals and their dinghy were also held by the Navy in connection with the illegal activity. The Navy said the operation was conducted adhering to strict health and safety guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19. The apprehended individuals along with the seized dinghy were handed over to the Pesalai Police for onward legal action.

Source: The Nation November 29, 2020 10:41 UTC