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No political witch-hunt behind Yoshitha’s arrest: Govt.

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2 weeks ago

January 25, 2025

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Claiming that Yoshitha Rajapaksa was not arrested just because he is former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today law is implemented if anyone had purchased lands or property illegally or in suspicious manner.

He told a special media briefing at the Government Information Department that there is no political witch-hunt behind the recent arrests as claimed by some people.

“If anyone had purchased lands or property illegally or in suspicious manner and CID investigations are conducted into such cases, then the law is imposed. Yoshitha was arrested not because he is Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son,” he said.

The Minister said investigations which had commenced are continuing and that the CID and police will make submissions to court and carry out arrests accordingly.

Responding to a question about the arrested suspects being granted bail, he said “They will get bail. But, the law suit will continue. It is the duty of the judiciary to implement the law. The government only facilitates it.”

(dailymirror.lk)

(This story, originally published by dailmirror.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Indian High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary

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4 hours ago

February 8, 2025

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The Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry yesterday (07).

The discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, underscoring the deep-rooted bilateral ties between the two nations.

They exchanged views on regional security and maritime cooperation aimed at enhancing defence collaboration.

The Indian High Commissioner emphasized India’s unwavering support for Sri Lanka in defence and security matters, particularly in counter-terrorism, maritime security and disaster response.

The Defence Secretary expressed appreciation for India’s continued assistance and acknowledged the significant role of defence partnerships in ensuring stability and security in the region.

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Security enhanced around Krrish Building after fire incidents

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4 hours ago

February 8, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs says security measures have been reinforced around the Colombo Fort Krrish Building following two recent fire incidents.

Minister Ananda Wijepala confirmed that nearly 20 police officers have been deployed for the security of the area.

A report from the Government Analyst regarding the fires is expected soon.

Fires were reported over the past two days, at the Krrish Building, which is currently under construction.

A fire erupted on the 24th floor yesterday and was extinguished with the help of six fire trucks.

A fire broke out on the 35th floor the day before and spread to the 34th floor, prompting a multi-hour firefighting operation.

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Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred

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4 hours ago

February 8, 2025

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Senior DIG Attorney-at-Law Waruna Jayasundara, who served as the Commandant of the Police Special Task Force (STF), along with several other high-ranking police officers, have been transferred.

The transfers include Senior DIGs and DIGs while they have been approved by the National Police Commission. These transfers are scheduled to be implemented from February 12.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that several Officers-in-Charge (OICs) are also scheduled to be transferred.

Following the transfers, the respective OICs will resume their normal duties in their new postings.