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CID requests permission to arrest Pastor Jerome

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2 years ago

May 25, 2023

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The Attorney General’s Department informed the Supreme Court yesterday (24) that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Act and the Penal Code regarding the controversial statement made by Pastor Jerome Fernando in connection with different religions.

Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Priyantha Nawana said this announcement when a fundamental rights petition filed by Elle Gunawansa Thera and others was taken up before the Supreme Court Bench consisting of Preethi Padman Surasena and Arjuna Obeysekera yesterday, seeking an order to arrest Pastor Jerome Fernando.

The ASG said that the CID had received a number of complaints regarding this matter and the CID Director had reported the facts to the Fort Magistrate’s Court and said that an investigation had already been launched.

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Internal Affairs Unit established at Presidential Secretariat

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3 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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An Internal Affairs Unit has been established within the Presidential Secretariat premises to receive inquiries and complaints related to the services provided by the Presidential Secretariat.

The unit was officially declared open today (June 04) by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

Inquiries or complaints related to the services can be submitted to the following address:

The Internal Affairs UnitPresidential Secretariat, Colombo 01
Telephone: 011 235 4495
WhatsApp: 071 640 2654
Email: [email protected]

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Main suspect of Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder, not identified

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3 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga, the main suspect of the “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (June 04) for an identification parade.

Piyumanga, who is currently held at Boossa Prison, was brought to court under tight security.

Two eyewitnesses were presented during the parade, but neither was able to positively identify him as the gunman, reports say.

The suspect was later presented before Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali in her chambers and was ordered to be remanded further until June 06. The Magistrate also directed that he appear via Skype for the next hearing.

Ganemulla Sanjeewa, an alleged gang leader remanded in connection with 19 murder cases, was shot dead on February 19 inside the No. 05 Magistrate’s Court at the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex.

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Probe ordered over SLN – fishermen clash off Trinco

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3 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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A tense altercation had occurred between Sri Lanka Navy personnel and fishermen during an anti-poaching operation off Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee yesterday (June 03).

According to reports, the situation escalated when fishermen allegedly tried to seize Navy firearms, prompting warning shots.

One fisherman was injured due to an accidental discharge and is being treated at Trincomalee Hospital.

Local fishermen have also staged a protest in response.

Meanwhile, Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources Minister – Ramalingam Chandrasekaran has instructed the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event and submit a report at the earliest. He stated that appropriate steps will be determined based on the findings of the investigation.

The Minister said that no final conclusions should be drawn until the investigation is completed and the full details are known.