Sri Lankan police yesterday arrested eleven Tamil youths, accused of being involved in 'Aava gang' violence.
The youths, aged between 18 to 20, who were due to sit their A Level exams this year, are understood to be from Chavakachceri, Sarasaalai and Maravanpulavu.
Four swords, a motorbike and other weapons were found in their possession, police said.
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