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EC orders probe after foreign nationals allegedly voted in Tamil Nadu polls 10 held in Chennai
Politics
Published on 16 May 2026
Ink on fingers tipped off police and sparked arrests
The Election Commission has ordered an inquiry into allegations that foreign nationals “deceitfully” voted in Tamil Nadu’s April 23 Assembly election. The action followed a police report after ten foreign nationals were arrested while trying to board flights, with indelible ink noticed on their fingers by airport staff. Police say the detainees, from Sri Lanka, the UK, and Canada, allegedly used fraudulent Indian ID documents to cast votes. The Central Crime Branch is investigating under EC voting rules.
- Election Commission ordered a probe into alleged foreign voting
- Ten foreign nationals were arrested while attempting to board flights
- Indelible ink on fingers raised airport officials’ suspicion
- Police say suspects used fraudulent Indian ID documents
- Central Crime Branch registered and is probing multiple cases
- EC rules bar people who acquired or renounced Indian citizenship
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