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Maldivian among 06 arrested in SL over attack plot

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The Terrorism Investigation Division informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that two more suspects have been arrested on suspicion of planning an attack within the country, targeting areas frequented by tourists, at the behest of foreign terrorist organizations.

Detectives reported to the court that, under the orders of the Minister of Defense, the suspects are being held for further questioning under a 90-day detention order.

A confidential report on further investigations related to the Arugam Bay incident was presented to Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara by the officers of the Terrorist Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department.

The suspects were arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and the detectives requested the magistrate’s permission to continue further investigations.

The detectives submitted these details while filing a special motion related to the case concerning the planned terrorist attack targeting a region heavily populated by foreign tourists.

After reviewing the details and the special report submitted by the Terrorist Investigation Division, the Additional Magistrate ordered the detectives to present the progress of the investigations to the court in due course and placed the investigation file on record.

Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General of Police and Police Spokesperson, Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa stated that six suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the Arugam Bay incident.

The Police Spokesperson also mentioned that a Maldivian national was arrested on Monday (28) and that the suspects are being detained and questioned under detention orders.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill

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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill today (Feb. 17) in Parliament, in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

The Second Reading debate related to the Bill was held today (Sep. 17) from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. and was passed in Parliament with a special majority, without amendments. The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was presented to the Parliament on the 09th of January 2025 for its First Reading.
Accordingly, this Bill shall come into effect as the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Act No. 01 of 2025.

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Petition seeking to halt BASL election, dismissed

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The District Court of Colombo today (Feb. 17) dismissed a petition which sought to prevent the holding of the election of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL).

The petition, filed by attorney-at-law E. Lilanthi de Silva, was dismissed by Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana.

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Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill passed

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The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was passed by a special majority, without amendments in Parliament today (Feb. 17).
A division was called for the Third Reading of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill which was passed in Parliament. During the Third Reading vote, 158 votes were cast in favor.

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