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Hirunika’s Defender was used to kidnap man in Dematagoda: AG

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10 months ago

September 15, 2023

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The Attorney General’s Department told in court yesterday (14) that former MP Hirunika Premachandra is the registered owner of the black Defender that was allegedly used to kidnap a young man.

Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) Janaka Bandara, who gave evidence in the Colombo High Court, said that eight people who allegedly abducted the young man using the vehicle have pleaded guilty to the charges.

Therefore, DSG Bandara pointed out that it is not necessary to recall the evidence against Ms. Premachandra and if the defense admits the facts, the case can be resolved quickly.

He presented the facts when the Attorney General’s case against Ms.Premachandra and others over aiding and abetting the kidnapping of a young man was heard in court.

The case was heard before High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja. Deputy Director of Regional News at Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Ms. Kariyawasam testified and said that a press conference related to the incident was aired on SLRC.

Ms.Premachandra appeared in court yesterday.

The Attorney General filed this case under the charges of abducting Amila Priyanga Amarasinghe by force as well as aiding and abetting the crime which was committed on or around November 21, 2015 in Dematagoda.

The case was fixed for further trial on October 4 by the Colombo High Court.

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CID detains 30 Chinese nationals for online financial fraud

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6 hours ago

June 29, 2024

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At least 30 Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that the group was arrested while staying at a hotel in Negombo.

He has stated that they were arrested on charges of financial fraud carried out online.

Meanwhile, a total of 137 Indian nationals who are allegedly part of a group engaged in a large-scale online financial scam operation have been arrested by the CID within yesterday (27) from multiple locations in the country.

The Police Spokesman further stated that in total, 158 mobile phones, 16 laptops, and 60 desktop computers were seized from the 137 Indians arrested.

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UNP General Secretary’s son arrested after car accident

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6 hours ago

June 29, 2024

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Yasodha Range Bandara, the son of United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, has been arrested following a car accident that occurred early this morning (29).

The incident had occurred at around 4.30 a.m. in the Elephant Pass area near the 7th Mile Post, Mee-Oya, Karuwalagaswewa.

The car driven by Yasodha Range Bandara had reportedly veered off the road and collided with a three-wheeler.

The driver of the three-wheeler had sustained serious injuries in the crash and has been admitted to the Puttalam Base Hospital for treatment.

Karuwalagaswewa Police are conducting further investigations into the accident.

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Over 1,200 kilos of narcotics to be incinerated in Vanathavillu today

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13 hours ago

June 29, 2024

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The local authorities are set to destroy a total of 1,208 kilograms of narcotics at the high-powered incinerator situated in Wanathavilluwa, Puttalam today (29).

This follows a directive from the Aluthkade Magistrates Court to dispose of the seized drugs, which include 614 kilograms of ice, 581 kilograms of ketamine, and 13 kilograms of heroin.

The process will commence with the transportation of the illicit substances from the Aluthkade Magistrates Court premises to the incinerator site in Puttalam.

Located on 20 perches of land in the Lactose Garden area of Vanathavilluwa, the incinerator has been installed under the supervision of the Special Task Force (STF).

The Sri Lanka Navy undertook site preparation, while the Sri Lanka Police allocated Rs. 6.34 million towards the setup, ensuring all necessary infrastructure and security measures were in place for the operation.