Police have arrested the main suspect in the fatal shooting of political activist Dan Priyasad, who was gunned down in Wellampitiya on April 22.

Priyasad, shot four times, died shortly after being admitted to hospital.

The attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle.

The marking of postal votes for the 2025 Local Government (LG) elections commences today (April 24).

648,495 eligible voters expected to cast their postal votes over the four designated days – April 24, 25, 28, and 29.

The commission emphasized that no extensions will be granted beyond these 04 days. 

Elections Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake reaffirmed that the time frame for postal voting is final and urged all eligible voters to make use of the given dates.

The Police Headquarters has issued a directive to all officers across the island to monitor individuals wearing helmets suspiciously, especially when not riding motorcycles.

The directive follows a series of serious crimes where suspects were seen using full-face helmets to conceal  their identities.

While wearing a helmet is a legal requirement for both motorcycle riders and pillion passengers, Sri Lanka Police stress that its purpose is strictly for road safety.

Accordingly, officers have been advised to check the belongings of any individual observed wearing a helmet while not riding a motorcycle, especially if they appear to be acting suspiciously.