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239 murders in 146 days this year

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A total of 23 people have been gunned down in Sri Lanka so far in 2023, revealed the statistics presented by Sri Lanka Police.

Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that 6 people were injured in shootings so far this year.

Priyantha Jayakody, the Former Senior DIG of the Crimes Division and Organized Crime Division said “In 2019, 273 homicides were reported, and that figure spiked to 523 in 2022.”

He went on to note that 239 homicides were reported so far within the 146 days in 2023. “This is a daily spike of 1.6%. This situation is not suitable for Sri Lanka at all.”

The Former Deputy Police Chief said that Sri Lanka Police needs to expand a successful and strong intelligence network to stop the weapons from being circulated in society and among the criminals.”

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.



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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.

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