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.
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar too confirmed the detention and said investigations were on to probe if he had any terror links.
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.
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