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Family demands full video of Sri Lankan who died at Japanese detention centre

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2 weeks ago

April 6, 2025

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The relatives of a Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration detention facility in central Japan four years ago are set to demand the full release of security footage of her.

Wishma Sandamali had been detained at the facility in Nagoya City for overstaying her visa. She complained of ill health and died at the age of 33 on March 6, 2021.

Her bereaved family filed a suit with the Nagoya District Court seeking state redress, saying immigration authorities failed to provide her with medical care when her condition worsened.

The Japanese Government said that medical checkups and examinations found no cause for her ill health.

Some 295 hours of security camera footage that captured the woman as she was detained at the facility remains. The Government has submitted roughly five hours of the video to the court in response to the family’s demands.

In February, her family demanded that the Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau release all the footage. On March 26, the Bureau said it had decided against doing so, on the grounds that the footage in question shows security systems and releasing it could undermine maintenance of order.

Her family said that disclosure is crucial in determining what really happened and that the decision is unacceptable. The family’s attorneys said that the family has decided to file a lawsuit next month to demand that the state reverses its decision.

(NHK)

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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7 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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7 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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7 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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