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Plot to kill Karannagoda revealed from video footage!

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a special investigation about a plan to assasinate former Navy Commander, North-Western Province Governor Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda.

According to a complaint made by Governor Karannagoda to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) regarding a threat to his life, the IGP has assigned the investigation to the CID.

The governor’s official residence in Kurunegala, the road between the residence and the governor’s office and the security vehicle provided to Mr. Karannagoda had been recorded by an unidentified group and the governor had received the footage from another person.

The CID officials confirmed that the unidentified group had targeted Mr. Karannagoda.

The most serious incident is that the video footage of the governor’s official residence has been recorded from the official residence of the Senior Superintendent of Police of Kurunegala located adjacent to the governor’s residence.

The videos have been recorded from a window of the SSP’s residence and show the quarters of the governor’s employees, the front section of the official residence and his security vehicle.

Allowing to video record the governor’s official residence in this manner from the SSP’s residence is a serious breach of security since outsiders are not allowed to enter the SSP’s residence.

A senior police officer said that this incident shares similarities with the murder of former foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar who was killed by a sniper.

According to a report, Kurunegala Senior Superintendent of Police Upul Chandana Abeysinghe has admitted to the Governor that these videos were taken by someone when he was not at his residence.

Mr. Karannagoda has first informed the SSP to conduct an immediate investigation in this regard. However, he had later complained to the IGP requesting a special investigation due to the slow pace of the investigation.

It was reported that the CID is looking into whether there has been any political involvement behind this incident.

It was also said that CID officers are conducting investigations based on several phone records, and they have obtained statements from several suspects as well.

Considering this situation, steps have been taken to increase the security provided to the governor.

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Won’t allow any breach of law & order during my tenure – President

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that during his presidency, no one will be allowed to breach the law and order of the country. He emphasized that he will prioritize doing what is right over doing what is popular, and that presenting popular ideas can lead to the destruction of the country.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said this during his address to the Tri Forces & Police officers and other rankers at the Air Force Base, Anuradhapura, as the Commander in Chief of the armed forces.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that no one is entitled to engage in violent protests on the streets, but all political parties have the right to express their opinions or criticize him in a peaceful manner.

He emphasized the importance of doing the right thing, and mentioned that they presented the International Monetary Fund agreement to the parliament to assess whether the parliamentarians had the courage to make the right decisions for the betterment of the country.

The President referred to the International Monetary Fund agreement as an example and expressed his expectation for everyone’s assistance in making the IMF program successful. He also stated that if the country adopts a fresh approach and embarks on a new journey, it can achieve significant development within the next 25 years.

The President asserted that Sri Lanka will win the economic war, similar to the successful fight against terrorism, adding that measures would be taken to establish economic independence in the country.

The President acknowledged that the armed forces and police will continue to play a crucial role in achieving economic independence, and also assessed the actions of the armed forces and police in maintaining law and order during the previous year.

The President expressed gratitude towards the armed forces for fulfilling their responsibility, as without their efforts, Sri Lanka would have become an anarchic state. He also mentioned that the ongoing competition between world powers is affecting the Indian Ocean, and he intends to take action as the President to protect Sri Lanka from this influence.

The President emphasized that future military situations can be shaped by technology and knowledge, unlike in the past. He highlighted the need for the armed forces and police to be equipped with modern technology and knowledge to overcome future challenges. The President initiated the Defence 2030 program, aiming to strengthen the defence forces of Sri Lanka.

The President also announced that stringent laws will be introduced to combat the drug scourge, and no amnesty will be granted to drug offenders. 

The President said that he had instructed the Minister of  Law and Order Tiran Alles, and Justice Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksha to take strict action against such offenders and to utilize the support of the armed forces in this effort.

Minister of State for Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff to the President Mr Sagala Ratnayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence GeneralKamal Gunaratne (Rtd), Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshan Pathirana, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Inspector General of Police Mr. C.D. Wickramaratne and around 1200 other rankers of the Tri Forces and Police were present on this occasion.

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39 Chinese nationals arrested over online financial fraud

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At least 39 Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Aluthgama police in connection with an online financial fraud.

Police said the suspects had defrauded millions of money over several months through the internet from the accounts of people in different countries.

The group had been staying in a tourist resort in the Kaluamodara area in Aluthgama and Police said they were arrested based on complaints received through several embassies.

While the arrested Chinese nationals were taken to the Alutgama police, several smartphones and cash in their possession were also taken into custody by police.

(dailymirror.lk)

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2 students killed during big match vehicle parade

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Two students were killed and seven others injured after a cab toppled during the vehicle parade held in view of the big match between Uva Paranagama Maha Vidyalaya and Dharmadutha College this afternoon, Police said.

The injured were admitted to the Badulla Hospital.

The accident occurred when the vehicles paraded around the ground during the match.

Further investigations are underway

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