KOCHI: District police were put on alert based on an intelligence input about the possibility of Sri Lankan nationals, who entered India illegally, planning to travel through Kochi.
Sources said that as per the reports, there were indications that eight Sri Lankans from Mannar were planning to travel to Kerala via Tamil Nadu. The intelligence input has also indicated the possibility of the Sri Lankans planning to travel to Pakistan after reaching Kochi.
Senior officials with district police said that they have not found evidence to confirm the input but the force has been put on alert. Sources said that other district units of the state police were also put on alert for the past couple of days based on the intelligence input. Coastal police have strengthened surveillance too, sources said.
Police in districts like Alappuzha were put on alert to find if these persons, who are reported to be posing as Tamilians, are staying in homestays or other tourism centres. Police are also coordinating with coastal protection committees to find more information.
