Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Election Commission of India has ordered a probe into the allegations of foreign nationals, including Sri Lankans, "deceitfully" voting in the 23 April Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Indian media reported on Saturday.

The EC's action follows a report submitted by the police recently after they arrested ten foreign nationals who attempted to board a flight. The airport officials became suspicious when they noticed indelible ink on their index fingers and alerted the police.

The Chennai police said ten foreign nationals were arrested in nine cases for allegedly casting votes in the Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly polls. They were detained at the Chennai and Madurai airports. Police enquiry revealed they were from Sri Lank...