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Seeman denied entry to US over LTTE linksNovember 5, 2011, 7:32 pm
The US yesterday denied permission to Indian director and Naam Thamizhar Iyakkam chief Seeman to enter the country when he landed at New York airport to attend a conclave organized by the World Tamil Forum, media reports said.
A press release from Naam Thamizhar Iyakkam condemned the act of US authorities saying ‘This is a blow to individual freedom and freedom of thought’.
Seeman was invited to attend the Tamil conference and he had obtained prior permission from the US government for his travel. However when he landed at the airport in the wee hours of yesterday, the authorities denied him permission to enter the country, Indian media reported.
They informed that he is known for his proximity to the banned LTTE terrorist organisation and allowing him inside the country would be detrimental to the peace of the land, the release said.