Six suspects, including five Indians who escaped the Mirihana Detention Centre after being detained on a court order for allegedly being involved in a kidney racket, have been found and arrested once again.

The arrests were made in the Talaimannar and Pesalai areas.Police said the suspects were arrested while attempting to flee the country by boat.

A Sri Lankan national who was assisting them in their escape has also been arrested.The suspects are due to be produced before the Mannar Magistrate’s Court.

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