Sri Lankan underworld figure and drug kingpin – Janith Madushanka, also known as “Podi Lassie”, has been arrested in Mumbai, India.
Police sources said that Interpol has officially informed Sri Lankan security authorities regarding the arrest.
Sri Lanka Police had uncovered that “Podi Lassie” had fled the country in violation of the bail conditions imposed on him and that he was hiding in India.
Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga said that accordingly, the Acting IGP directly shared information with the Indian Police, leading to Podi Lassie’s arrest.
Manathunga has added that measures are underway for the swift extradition of the arrested suspect and to proceed with legal action for the violation of bail conditions.
