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Hoax caller claiming a SriLankan flight was hijacked, arrested

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The Wellawatte Police arrested a man on June 11 for allegedly making hoax calls claiming that a SriLankan Airlines flight from Indonesia had been hijacked.

The calls were made to SriLankan Airlines, the Presidential Secretariat, Police, and Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

Authorities have traced the calls to a hotel in Wellawatte where police had forcibly entered a room when the suspect refused to open the door.

He had booked the hotel room for 03 months and had previously stayed at a hotel in Colombo 02.

Items including a Tablet, iPhone, router, headphones, and foreign currency receipts were seized.

The Tablet reportedly contained photos of LTTE leaders and flags, political figures, and images of airports and aircraft, Wellawatta police say.

Investigations have further revealed that the suspect, believed to be a crystal methamphetamine (ICE) addict, operates a foreign employment agency and receives funds from abroad.

Police suspect the threats were made under drug influence to incite public fear. He was handed over to Katunayake Airport Police yesterday (June 12).

Further investigations are underway.

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Colombo Fort – KKS express to resume daily

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Sri Lanka Railways says the Colombo Fort – Kankesanthurai Express train will resume daily operations within this month.

It is operating only on weekends at the present.

SLR says that the daily operations will now commence following capacity improvements.

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Doctors say rest is crucial for children with flu symptoms

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Pediatricians have warned that children showing symptoms of influenza may suffer heart damage if they engage in sports or strenuous physical activity.

Dr. Deepal Perera, Consultant Pediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, has advised parents to keep children with such symptoms at home and avoid sending them to school or preschool.

He has also noted that there are rising cases of Dengue, Chikungunya and Diarrhea among children as well.

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KKS police station receives anonymous threat call

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The Kankesanthurai Police Station has reportedly received an anonymous phone call alleging that around 10 police stations in the Northern Province would come under attack.

The call was received between 1:15 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 11 June, police said.

Police investigations have been launched in connection with the anonymous threat.

Meanwhile, the Police Media Division stated that enhanced security measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of police stations across the Northern Province.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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