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Cops kneel in court in apology

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3 months ago

February 16, 2024

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Three police officers from the Narahenpita police station knelt down and apologized in the Supreme Court to a citizen they had wrongfully arrested in 2017.

The Police Officers are a Police Sergeant, and two Police Constables.

Godwin Perera, the victim, was traveling to a private hospital when he witnessed a garbage collector involved in an accident.

Despite not being involved, Perera was detained by the officers and held in a police cell.

Aggrieved by this unlawful arrest, Perera filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court.

The case came before a bench of Judges Vijith K Malalgoda, Achala Vengappuli, and Arjuna Obeysekera yesterday to inquire about a settlement agreement reached between the parties.

During the proceedings, Justice Malalgoda warned the officers against repeating such actions and emphasized the potential for significant compensation had the case not been settled, considering Perera’s age.

Following the judge’s admonishment, all three police officers individually approached Perera, knelt down, and sought forgiveness.

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Racket using Alipay accounts?

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9 mins ago

May 3, 2024

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Details of an organized gang that creates Alipay accounts by paying Rs. 3,500 to passport holders, have been revealed.

It is said that the gang uses the passport details to create Alipay accounts which they take over with the passwords after the payment.

It is yet to be revealed whether they are misusing these AliPay accounts for criminal activities.

The CID has also initiated an investigation over financial frauds being committed via online banking services.

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SJB rally gets 2 groups from Kelaniya

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19 mins ago

May 3, 2024

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It is reported that two groups representing the Kelaniya area have participated in the recent May Day rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

The groups include that of SJB chairman – Sarath Fonseka and former opposition leader of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha – Vipula Peiris.

Reports say that Peiris’ group was significantly larger.

Meanwhile it is reported that Fonseka had attended the rally without an invite and had made a quick exit as well.

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Visa issue : Measures against officials challenging cabinet decision

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1 hour ago

May 3, 2024

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The government has issued a statement following the recent chaos at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake and allegations over outsourcing the on arrival visa process.

In a statement, the Department of Government Information refutes claims stating that the on arrival visa process has been outsourced sans a cabinet decision. It notes that Cabinet approval was granted last September to a proposal tabled by Minister Tiran Alles.

As per the procurement process, it was outsourced to VFS Global, a company with over 3388 centres across 151 countries, it adds.

The statement also mentions that the government has decided to look into issues that had recently taken place due to the company’s visa issuing process.

It adds that reports claiming that the entire visa process has been outsourced to a foreign company, are also baseless, clarifying only the facilitation work for visa issuance has been assigned to this company.

The statement also notes that the government will take necessary action against officials who are challenging the aforementioned cabinet decision in action or by issuing statements.

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