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Bucket of water cause of clash in Galle Prison

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Prison sources said that the clash between two groups of inmates at the Galle Prison, which occurred on Sunday, broke out after water from one inmate’s bucket fell on several other inmates when a group of inmates was taking a shower in the prison.

An investigation has been initiated into the incident under the purview of Matara Assistant Prison Superintendent Mangala Welivitiya, who has recorded statements from the relevant prison inmates regarding the incident, yesterday.

Prisons Spokesperson and Prisons Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake said that three inmates involved in the clash have been transferred to the Boossa Prison in Galle. He also said that the incident was reported to the Court yesterday. Four inmates who were injured in the incident are receiving treatment under the protection of Prison officers at Ward 58 of the Karapitiya National Hospital. Hospital sources said that their condition is not serious.

Galle Prison sources said that the clash broke out between two groups belonging to powerful gang leaders ‘Ahungalle Loku Patty’ and ‘Karandeniya Sudda’, who are currently being held there. It is reported that there was an argument between these two gangs about five days ago in the prison and after that they again resorted to such a clash on Sunday.

Following the clash, Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force – (STF) officers and Police officers were deployed to strengthen the security at the Galle Prison and it is reported that the activities in the prison are currently being conducted peacefully.

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

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Harshana Suriyapperuma resigns from Parliament

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Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, who served as the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, has resigned from Parliament. 

He is reportedly tipped to be appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance after the retirement of Mahinda Siriwardana at the end of the month.

Meanwhile, the Secretary General of Parliament – Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Suriyapperuma.

Dr. Suriyapperuma, a National List Member of Parliament representing the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Stabilization, submitted his letter of resignation to the Secretary General of Parliament.According to the letter submitted by Dr. Suriyapperuma, the resignation is effective from June 20, 2025.

Accordingly, the Secretary General has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission that, in terms of Section 64(5) of the Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of 1981, the seat held by Dr. Harsha Suriyapperuma in the Tenth Parliament is now vacant.

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit SL

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from June 23 – 26, 2025. 

This marks the first visit by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Sri Lanka since February 2016.
During the visit, the High Commissioner is scheduled to call on the President and the Prime Minister. He will also hold meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, several other Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior Government officials, religious leaders, representatives of civil society, members of the diplomatic community, and the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.

As part of the programme, the High Commissioner will travel to Kandy where he will pay respects to The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and call on the Chief Prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters. He will also travel to Jaffna and Trincomalee where he will meet with the Governors of the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

Substantive discussions during the visit will focus on further advancing the promotion and protection of human rights and reconciliation, in line with the Government of Sri Lanka’s ongoing constructive engagement with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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3 DMT officials remanded until July 07

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Three officials from the Narahenpita branch of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), including the Deputy Commissioner, have been remanded until July 07 following allegations of accepting bribes totaling nearly Rs. 04 million.

The suspects were presented before Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali Jayatunga earlier today (June 20) and court ordered their continued detention as investigations are continuing.Authorities allege that the officials solicited bribes from members of the public seeking vehicle licenses and registration services with these bribes reportedly discovered in their possession during the arrest.

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