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<p data-start="337" data-end="589"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Indian Coast Guard on Saturday apprehended three Sri Lankan nationals near Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu for allegedly attempting to illegally enter Indian territory. According to authorities, the individuals are suspected to have criminal backgrounds.</span></p>
<p data-start="591" data-end="949"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The trio includes two Sinhalese and one other individual. Preliminary investigation suggests that they were trying to enter India illegally due to their criminal history in Sri Lanka. After their capture, the Coast Guard handed them over to the Marine Police for further questioning. Authorities are now probing whether they had previously infiltrated India.</span><br><br></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaCoastGuard</a> vigilant <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACV</a> apprehends three <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SriLankan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SriLankan</a> nationals attempting illegal migration at 4th Island. Handed over to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarinePolice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarinePolice</a> for further investigation. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICG</a> remains committed towards protecting our maritime borders &amp; keeping our seas safe! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaritimeSecurity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaritimeSecurity</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/etUBHVqMzA">pic.twitter.com/etUBHVqMzA</a></span></p>
<span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&mdash; Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard/status/1938854249108050325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></span></blockquote>
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<p data-start="951" data-end="1254"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dhanushkodi, located just 20 kilometers from Rameswaram and approximately 31 kilometers from Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Mannar, is known as a sensitive zone due to frequent drug trafficking and illegal infiltration activities. Its geographical proximity to Sri Lanka makes it vulnerable to such cross-border incidents.</span></p>
<p data-start="1256" data-end="1509"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Indian Coast Guard and Navy have maintained strict surveillance in the area to prevent such illegal movements. Increased patrolling and monitoring measures are in place, with local fishermen also being urged to report any suspicious activity at sea.</span></p>
<p data-start="1511" data-end="1809"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Coast Guard regularly engages with local fishermen, encouraging them to share timely intelligence about unusual sightings. In a related incident last Saturday, the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended two individuals, Emmanuel Mushab and Ajithan, who had arrived in Tamil Nadu by sea using a small boat.</span></p>
<p data-start="1811" data-end="1930" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Authorities continue to investigate these incidents amid rising concerns over maritime security and cross-border crime.</span></p>
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Three Sri Lankans nabbed for illegal entry in TN

Indian Coast Guard detains 3 Sri Lankans near Dhanushkodi for crossing border illegally

Three Sri Lankans nabbed for illegal entry in TN

Indian Coast Guard detains 3 Sri Lankans near Dhanushkodi for crossing border illegally

June 28, 2025 | 23:08 IST