Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Three Sri Lankans who were allegedly involved in crimes have been arrested by the Central Crime Branch of Bengaluru.

The three Sri Lankans were allegedly staying illegally in an apartment near Devanahalli in Bengaluru, Indian media reports state.

Police suspect they were hiding in the city for several months.

The accused, aged 29, 31 and 41 are residents of Dondra, Ratmalana and Kotahena.

Investigations have revealed the trio entered India illegally from Jaffna to Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu in 2024, after which they briefly stayed in Chennai and Coimbatore before moving to Bengaluru. None of them had valid documents, including passports.

Police said one of the arrested individuals is wanted in a drug peddling case ...