Coast guard arrests 3 Sri Lankans with criminal records infiltrating Tamil Nadu

30-Jun-2025

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The Indian Coast Guard has arrested three Sri Lankan nationals-two Sinhalese and one Lankan-Tamil while they attempted to infiltrate Tamil Nadu by sea in the early hours of Jun 28.

Around 4 AM, officials spotted and intercepted three individuals stranded on the fourth sand ridge. Upon questioning, the individuals identified themselves as Sumith Rolan Fernando, Sahara Gunathilaga, both Sinhalese, and Kabilan, a Lankan Tamil.

“The three had reportedly paid Rs 2 lakh and left Pechalai district by 9 pm Jun 27 night and reached the ridge by 4 am and had further planned to leave for a European nation through Tamilnadu,” said officials.

Kabilan was previously arrested in a drug-related case and is currently out on bail. The two Sinhalese also have criminal records linked to the drug mafia, sources revealed.