Another 18 Sri Lankans are seeking asylum in Tamil Nadu
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Another 18 Sri Lankans are seeking asylum in Tamil Nadu

Another 18 Sri Lankans are seeking asylum in Tamil Nadu

18 more Sri Lankans arrive in Tamil Nadu seeking asylum Eighteen Sri Lankans fled the economic crisis in their country, reached the Indian shores in the early hours of Friday on three fiber boats and sought asylum, the Hindu reported.


A senior official said that with the arrival of 18 Sri Lankans on Friday, the total number of those who had reached Tamil Nadu from the neighboring country had risen to 60. As there appeared no sign of any relief from the government in the near future, her family decided to sell off whatever was available through agents, and with the money thus earned, they reached India, Kasturi said.


The children had not had proper sleep for over 10 days as there was no electricity, another woman said. Many more Tamils ​​who have their relatives in the rehabilitation camps in Tamil Nadu might arrive here as food prices were too high and there was a question mark on security, said Nakuleswaran, 48.


The children, officials said, were given milk and biscuits, while the elders were given variety rice. A revenue official said they would be given food and shelter in the rehabilitation camp, but remained non-committal on any financial assistance.

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