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Notorious underworld figure extradited to Sri Lanka in high-level police operation

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3 months ago

February 13, 2025

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A notorious underworld figure, Mandalagala Bombugalage Sumith Priyantha, has been extradited to Sri Lanka following a high-level operation led by the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Priyantha, a registered criminal in Sri Lanka, had been wanted for multiple serious offenses, including extorting Rs. 5 million in the Kuruwita area, drug trafficking, and possession of live grenades in Mirihana, the Police Media Division said.

While facing legal proceedings, he has fled the country, evading the judicial process and illegally migrating to India, according to police.

Following extensive coordination and with the direct intervention of the Acting IGP, Sri Lanka Police have successfully secured his deportation. Priyantha was flown back to the country on the night of February 12, 2025, the police mentioned.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken custody of the suspect, and further investigations are underway.

(adaderana.lk)
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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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30 minutes ago

April 29, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (April 28).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Ex-President pays compensation in Royal Park case (Update)

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56 minutes ago

April 29, 2025

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena has paid the compensation of Rs. 01 million ordered by the Supreme Court in connection with the controversial presidential pardon granted to Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who was convicted in the Royal Park murder case.

The matter was taken up today (April 29) before a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices S. Thurairajah, Yasantha Kodagoda, and Janak de Silva. Sirisena was also present in court during the proceedings.

President’s Counsel Faizer Musthapha, appearing on behalf of the former President, informed the court that the full compensation amount had been paid as directed.
Following the confirmation of payment, the Supreme Court bench ordered that Maithripala Sirisena be released from further proceedings related to the case.

(Previous news 2025 April 29 – 10.27.a.m.)

Maithripala appears before SC

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has appeared before the Supreme Court today (April 29).

He has appeared in court for a hearing related to a Fundamental Rights petition on the pardon and release of the individual convicted and sentenced to death in the Royal Park murder case.

Sirisena’s appearance follows an earlier order issued by the Supreme Court, requiring his presence in connection with the matter.

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President to visit Vietnam in May

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59 minutes ago

April 29, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to begin a three-day official visit to Vietnam starting May 03, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced.

The Cabinet Spokesman also said that several bilateral trade agreements will be signed during the visit.