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Action will be taken against forcible seizure of vehicles: Police

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Acting Police Spokesperson SSP Ruwan Gunasekara said that action can be taken under the charges of robbery when the vehicles are forcibly seized by persons backed by leasing companies due to late payment of installments.

If there are vehicles whose leasing installments have not been paid, the leasing companies should inform the Police OIC of the concerned area and take necessary measures.

“If a company intends to seize a vehicle, they can inform the Police OIC of that area. The OIC will then provide several police officers. These police officers are provided to protect the law and order if there is any violent incident in the process. A few months ago in Kandy, some people who were attempting to seize a vehicle assaulted the driver, took a key suspected to be the car key and then seized the vehicle. We had to launch investigations against these people under the charges of robbery,” SSP Gunasekara further said.

At a press conference held yesterday (06), the Joint Association of Leasing and Debt Instalment Payers alleged that leasing companies still charge installments unfairly and seize their vehicles by force when installments are delayed.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.

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