Panaji: A Syrian national was detained by the police in Goa late on Monday night allegedly for "overstaying" in India after his visa expired.
Speaking to NDTV, Sunil Garg Inspector General of Police confirmed the development and said intelligence agencies were questioning him.
"He was picked up from a casino last night. He was in India even after his visa had expired. As of now it seems to be a case of overstaying," Mr Garg said.
Asked if it could be possibly connected to any terror plot, Mr Garg said it was a little early to say that.
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar too confirmed the detention and said investigations were on to probe if he had any terror links.
Intel inputs have indicated that Goa could be one of the places, terror groups like the Islamic State could target. Over 15 people were arrested last week across the country over alleged links to ISIS.
Speaking to NDTV, Sunil Garg Inspector General of Police confirmed the development and said intelligence agencies were questioning him.
"He was picked up from a casino last night. He was in India even after his visa had expired. As of now it seems to be a case of overstaying," Mr Garg said.
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar too confirmed the detention and said investigations were on to probe if he had any terror links.
Advertisement
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Delhi Man, 20, Stabbed To Death For Resisting Robbery Bid At Goa Beach Air India Flight Suffers Bird-Hit At Goa Airport, Take-Off Aborted BJP MLA Demands Ban On Alcohol In Goa, Other MLAs From Party Disagree Life On Earth Originates From One Ancestor, Older Than Previously Believed Siddaramaiah's Swipe At Governor Amid Calls For Resignation: 10 Points Kolkata Rape-Murder: Fractures, 150 mg Semen, Other Claims Denied By Cops Watch: Russian Woman Travels In Mumbai Local Train, Chats With Passengers Germany To Cut Down Military Aid For Ukraine In 2025: Report Hundreds Evacuated Amid Raging Forest Fire In Turkey: Report Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.