By IANS
Manali (Himachal Pradesh) : A Japanese woman and a Mexican man have been arrested in this popular resort town of Himachal Pradesh for not having valid travel documents, police said Monday.
De Steven John, a Mexican national, and his Japanese wife Koma Tejaki were arrested from Vashisht hot springs near here late Sunday.
The police allege they were staying illegally in India and did not have any passports or visas. The police also claimed to have seized 70 grams of cannabis from the couple.
The two embassies in New Delhi have been informed.
Police inspector Sanjay Sharma told IANS that seven people have been held in the past two weeks in a drive against foreigners staying illegally in Manali.
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