Six Eelam Tamil refugees arrived in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu by boat this morning after being forced to flee the island as a result of the worsening economic conditions.
The Indian coast guard took the three adults and three children from Kilinochchi and Trincomalee to Mandapam police station for questioning. Following an investigation, the refugees will be moved to Mandapam refugee camp.
The worsening economic crisis has forced atleast 117 Eelam refugees to flee the island. Eelam Tamils have fled the island over human rights abuses and violence by Sri Lanka's security forces but the economic crisis has worsened the conditions for many. Sri Lanka's depleting foreign reserves have made it impossible to import essential items including food, fuel and medicines, leaving locals struggling to afford the basic necessities.
Although thousands of Eelam Tamils live in Tamil Nadu refugee camps, they have little support from the state.
