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MR’s FR petition against security reduction to be taken up on March 19

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1 month ago

February 6, 2025

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A Fundamental Rights petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa challenging the government’s decision to reduce his security detail without a proper security assessment was today (Feb. 06) fixed for support on March 19 by the Supreme Court.

The petition has been filed, naming Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, the Cabinet of Ministers and several others as respondents.

This petition was taken up before a three-member Supreme Court judge bench comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Janak de Silva and Sampath Abeykoon today (Feb. 06).
The former President stated that the government has taken an arbitrary decision to reduce his security detail to 60 officers without any proper security assessment.

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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2 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

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