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Fmr. IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded (Update)

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3 months ago

March 19, 2025

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Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been ordered to be remanded until tomorrow (March 20).

Tennakoon surrendered and appeared before the Matara Magistrate’s Court earlier today.

Meanwhile, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala also announced in Parliament today that CID officers had conducted an inspection of a residence owned by Tennakoon, located at No. 76/A/7, 7th Lane, Gangani Gardens, Hokandara.

During the inspection, they discovered 795 bottles of foreign liquor and 214 bottles of wine, totaling 1,009 bottles, he added.

Additionally, the police seized a pistol, believed to be Tennakoon’s firearm, and two Apple phones.

(Previous news 2025 March 19 – 09.44.a.m.)

Fmr. IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon surrenders to court

Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has arrived at the Matara Magistrate’s Court.

This case is scheduled to be taken up this morning (March 19).

Tennakoon’s court appearance is linked to a shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama on December 31, 2023.

The Matara Magistrate’s Court issued an order on February 28th to arrest 8 police officers including Tennakona in connection with the shooting incident at the “W 15” hotel in the Weligama area of Matara.

Subsequently, Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon submitted a writ petition to the Court of Appeal through his lawyers on March (10) requesting that this arrest be prevented.

Accordingly, On March 17, the Court of Appeal dismissed the writ petition filed by Tennakoon without a hearing.

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Youth dies after being attacked with a helmet

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June 25, 2025

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.

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CPC assures no fuel shortage in SL

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1 hour ago

June 25, 2025

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there will be no fuel shortage in the country under any circumstances.

According to the CPC Chairman – D.J. Rajakaruna, the CPC has already placed and confirmed orders for the fuel required for the next 02 months and there is absolutely no reason to anticipate a fuel shortage in the country.

He said however there are concerns about where the fuel shipments will originate from and whether there is an impact due to the war.

Rajakaruna also warned that legal action would be taken against those found hoarding fuel illegally.

According to CPC data, the majority of Octane 92 petrol is sourced from Malaysia, Singapore, or India, and not from conflict zones in the Middle East, with only one shipment expected from Oman, CPC Chairman said.

He further noted that even in the event of the Strait of Hormuz being closed, the CPC has alternative supply routes in place. Diesel stocks are also sourced from non-conflict zones, he added.

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Bodies of 02 youths shot, found in Middeniya

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2 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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The bodies of 02 youth who were shot and killed with a pistol-type firearm have been discovered in Thorakolayaya, Middeniya.

According to police, the deceased were between 25 and 30 years old.

The shooting occurred this morning (June 25), and currently police have launched an investigation, with 03 special teams now collaborating with the Middeniya Police.

The motive behind the shooting and the identities of the perpetrators are yet to be determined.