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MAPUSA
Two foreigners, one from Uganda and the other from Tanzania, have been arrested on charges of overstaying without proper documents, Calangute Police said on Friday.
A Mapusa court has remanded both the accused to 14 days judicial custody.
“The accused, Suzan Namawiffe (23) and Melissa John (27) were intercepted in Calangute early Friday morning,” PI Nolasco Raposo informed.
According to the police the foreigners were found staying in India without valid documents including valid visa and passport.
The two were arrested under Section 14 of Foreigner’s Act 1946 and Section 6 (a) of Passport Entry into India Rules 1950 police said.
“Police drive against the foreigners staying illegally will continue along the coastal belt,” PI Raposo said.
Calangute Police is conducting further inquiries into the case.
