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Maththegoda police officers harass 11-year-old girl!

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2 years ago

June 20, 2023

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The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) informed the court that an extensive investigation has been launched into an incident of Maththegoda Police officers harassing an 11-year-old girl.

The NCPA officials informed the court that the girl’s aunt had filed a complaint with the Maththegoda Police regarding an incident of theft of gold worth around Rs.500,000. The girl had been arrested by the police in connection with the complaint.

However, it was learnt that the girl’s information had not been recorded by the police when she was arrested.

The NCPA informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that one of the police officers had manhandled the girl and forced her to plead guilty to stealing gold items. The NCPA said they are investigating to identify the officers involved in this incident.

NCPA officials informed the court that a school in Pannipitiya area had submitted a report stating that the girl was in school at the time of the theft.

They also said that the Maththegoda Police had submitted false information about the girl to the Kesbewa Magistrate’s Court.

The Magistrate ordered the NCPA to conduct a comprehensive investigation and report the facts to the court.

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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4 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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4 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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4 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.