Cause of repeated fires in “Krrish” building revealed

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1 month ago

February 8, 2025

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The Fire Department has launched preliminary investigations into the two fires that broke out at the “Krrish” building, which is considered the tallest structure in Colombo.

The department has identified several factors that could have contributed to the fires, with the main cause being the unsafe practice of cutting iron parts using a gas cutter.

As a result, the Fire Department has issued an instruction to the relevant authorities to refrain from using gas cutters for cutting iron in the future.

A government analyst report has also been requested to further investigate the incidents.

The first fire occurred on the 35th floor of the building on February 6, while a second fire broke out on the 24th floor on February 7.

In response to the fires, the Fire Department dispatched 6 fire engines, with 3 engines used to tackle the fires on each occasion.

In the wake of these incidents, security at the “Krrish” building has been tightened, with a team of 20 police officers deployed to ensure the safety of the premises.

(adaderana.lk)

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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)

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