Indian nationals deported for illegal working

Sri Lanka immigration and emigration authorities have taken steps to deport 25 Indian nationals who were illegally employed in Batticaloa area of the Eastern Province.

The Indian nationals have been employed in rice harvesting.

During the rice harvesting season, the paddy cultivating districts have a large demand for labor and ground reports say that Indian laborers tend to migrate to the island this time.

However, the Indian laborers come to Sri Lanka under tourist visas and work in the country violating visa regulations.

Sri Lanka police say the operations will continue to arrest these illegal immigrants.