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Canadian citizen detained in Tamil Nadu over boat purchase
Q Branch Police detained a 48-year-old Canadian citizen of Sri Lankan origin in Kodiakkarai, in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district.
Police are questioning him about buying a fibre boat and an outboard motor, which they seized along with other items.
He reportedly bought the motor for ₹1.29 lakh and the boat for ₹50,000.
He had travelled from Canada to India in late September and had stayed in Chennai, Vedaranyam and Kodiakkarai.
He reportedly entered India on a tourist visa.
Police are investigating the purpose of the purchases, and no further outcome is stated.
A 48-year-old Canadian citizen of Sri Lankan origin was detained for questioning in Kodiakkarai, Nagapattinam district, over his purchase of a fibre boat and an outboard motor.
Q Branch Police detained A. Paul on Tuesday morning and began an inquiry.
Police seized the boat, motor and other items.
Police are questioning him to establish the purpose of the purchases.
- Who
- A. Paul, a 48-year-old Canadian citizen of Sri Lankan origin.
- What
- He was detained for questioning over his purchase of a fibre boat and an outboard motor.
- When
- Tuesday morning; the article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Kodiakkarai, in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Police are investigating the purpose of the purchases.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Paul left Canada and travelled to Qatar.
He arrived at Chennai Airport.
He travelled to Vedaranyam, where he stayed at a private lodge.
He was staying at a private guest house in Kodiakkarai.
Q Branch Police detained him for questioning.
- Age
- 48
- Identity
- Canadian citizen of Sri Lankan origin
- Location
- Kodiakkarai, Nagapattinam district
- Outboard motor price
- ₹1.29 lakh
- Fibre boat price
- ₹50,000
Sources
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