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Haputale murder victim was under 24-hour police protection

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The man who was shot to death in a hotel in Haputale last night (22) had been killed because he was a witness in a murder case, police sources said.

Police said that the owner of the hotel was also injured in the incident.

The murder victim was a resident of Gandara and has been working in the hotel for about one and a half years.

Police said that six people are in prison in connection with a murder based on the testimony given by the deceased and that he has received death threats for giving the testimony.

Accordingly, the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses has ordered the police to provide him round-the-clock protection.

During his stay in Gandara, police protection was provided round-the-clock.

It was reported that he has been living a life in secret away from Gandara since his life was in danger.

When the Dewundara Perahera festival was held recently, he had returned to Gandara and had stayed there for three days.

As the police told him that staying in Gandara was life threatening, the man had left Gandara again. The police said that they provided 24-hour security during his stay in Gandara.

Police said that the victim was working as an employee of a hotel located on the Colombo Road in Haputale, away from Gandara.

A group of four had arrived at the hotel and carried out the shooting.

The police are currently analyzing security camera footage to identify the shooters and the vehicles they came in.

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Substandard fertilizer racket nabbed

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The Polonnaruwa Divisional Crimes Unit yesterday (May 14) raided a seed and planting material sales center in the Siripura area, where ammonia fertilizer was allegedly being falsely sold as urea at higher prices.

12 employees, including the facility’s manager were arrested for aiding and abetting the scam.

It’s reported that for a prolonged period, fertilizer containing only 21% nitrogen was being repackaged as fertilizer with 46% nitrogen content and sold to farmers at higher prices.

During the raid, officers uncovered around 1,000 sacks of fertilizer ready for distribution, with 04 lorries loaded for transport, empty fertilizer bags and a host of other equipment.

The main suspect behind the operation has fled the area while 11 workers were caught red handed while mixing the fertilizer during the raid.

The arrested manager is said to be a resident of Embilipitiya, while the workers involved in repackaging the fertilizer are from the Santhiveli area in Batticaloa.

Investigations revealed that the main suspect had purchased 50kg of fertilizer at Rs.5,000 from a prominent private company and then distributed the altered product to farmers and dealers in the Polonnaruwa District, including areas of Aralaganwila, Siripura, and Welikanda.

Many farmers in the district used this substandard fertilizer during the Yala season, leading to yellowing crops and reduced yields.

The Polonnaruwa Divisional Crimes Unit suspects others may also be involved in this large-scale fraud.

The arrested individuals were produced before the Dehiattakandiya Magistrate’s Court yesterday (May 14).

(Source: Aruna)

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PC suspended for WhatsApping confidential police info

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.A constable attached to the Parliamentary Security Division has been suspended for allegedly sharing confidential police information through a WhatsApp group, violating official protocols.

According to Police Headquarters, the suspect had been operating a WhatsApp group under the name “CRTM / RTM message No. 3” on his personal phone without authorization from senior officers.

Investigations revealed that several members of the group were civilians or unaffiliated with the police, and that sensitive internal communications meant for police personnel were shared with unauthorized individuals.

The SSP, Director of the Parliamentary Security Division, has suspended the constable for breaching discipline by irresponsibly disclosing confidential police matters to outsiders.

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DMT holds “Vehicle tuning dansala” for Vesak

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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has organized a special “vehicle tuning Dansala” to be held today and tomorrow (May 15 and 16) in front of its head office in Narahenpita.

In an official statement, the department noted that old motorcycles and three-wheelers – comprising the majority of Sri Lanka’s vehicle population – often lack systematic maintenance due to economic constraints, leading to harmful emissions.

The initiative, organized for the third time by the DMT’s Motor Vehicle Emissions Trust Fund, aims to address this issue.

Free tuning services for motorcycles and three-wheelers will be provided at the dansala, with support from some of Sri Lanka’s most experienced vehicle technicians.

Through this effort, the DMT hopes to improve fuel efficiency, reduce unnecessary fuel expenses, and minimize harmful emissions.

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