The coastal area of Pesalai along the Mannar Talaimannar road is well known as a fishing area. But recently it has also gained a reputation as an illegal landing site for boats carrying returnees from Indian refugee camps.

The coastal area of Pesalai along the Mannar Talaimannar road is well known as a fishing area. But recently it has also gained a reputation as an illegal landing site for boats carrying returnees from Indian refugee camps.