15 Indian Nationals Arrested

15 Indian Nationals Arrested for Overstaying Tourist Visas in Sri Lanka

by Staff Writer 09-03-2025 | 3:12 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Immigration and Emigration has apprehended 15 Indian nationals who arrived on tourist visas and were residing in the country unlawfully.

The apprehension took place during a raid in Jaffna, carried out under the orders of Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Nilusha Balasuriya.

Out of the arrested individuals, ten have been instructed to leave the country.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration said that further investigations are underway regarding the remaining five Indian nationals.