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CID to probe 94 OICs for collecting money

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2 years ago

January 17, 2023

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IGP C.D.Wickramaratne has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch an investigation into 94 Police Officers in Charge (OIC) for collecting money despite the orders given not to collect money to give gifts to senior police officers.

Accordingly, it was reported that the IGP would forward the name list to the CID today (17).

The IGP has said this during a Zoom meeting held yesterday (16) with the Provincial Senior DIGs and District DIGs.

The 94 OICs have collected money to host senior police officers visiting police stations to participate in annual and semi-annual inspections, to give vouchers and gifts to senior police officers for the New Year and/or when the senior police officers are being transferred.

This report has been handed over to the IGP by the Police Special Bureau, an intelligence unit of the police.

According to the intelligence reports, the OICs have collected money from the officers working under them in various amounts ranging from Rs.3,000 to Rs.10,000 and have given gifts worth hundreds of thousands of rupees to the senior officials.

Police headquarters information said that constables of the police, who receive a meagre salary, have faced many difficulties due to this. The IGP has investigated this information with the help of intelligence agencies following the many petitions junior police officers have sent to the IGP.

The intelligence reports have shown that some senior police officers have received money instead of gifts for the New Year this year, and some OICs have collected two to three hundred thousand rupees from their police officers.

Source – Dinamina

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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14 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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14 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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14 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.