Four Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, including a pregnant woman, who arrived off Dhanushkodi coast by an illegal ferry service today, were arrested.

The refugees reached Arichalmunai near Dhanushkodi from Sri Lanka by paying Rs. 30,000 as ferry charge, marine police said.

The refugees confessed that they had come for medical treatment.

Indian Police said they were arrested under the Passport Act.

Investigation is on, they added.

On February 5, an 18-feet long Sri Lankan boat was found abandoned at Kambipaadu off Dhanushkodi coast with police suspecting the arrival of at least six persons, either smugglers or illegal immigrants, by it. (New Indian Express)