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Police constable arrested for sexually harassing girl!

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A police constable has been arrested for sexually harassing a girl, who was visiting the Samanala Wewa Reservoir with her boyfriend, by forcibly taking her to a forested area. 

The suspect was arrested by the Samanala Wewa Police on April 8.

The arrested constable was produced in the Balangoda Magistrate’s Court yesterday and was ordered to be remanded until April 20.

Meanwhile, police said the constable has been interdicted pending an investigation.

The 18-year-old girl who lives close by had visited the Samanalaweva area with her boyfriend on April 8.

The police constable who arrived on a motorcycle had inspected the boyfriend for illegal drugs and had handcuffed him to the motorcycle before forcibly taking the girl to a forested area.

A witness who was in the area had informed the Samanalawewa Police about the incident and the police had immediately arrived at the location.

The constable had already stripped the young woman when the police arrived.

The constable, who is a resident of Welioya and attached to the Hambegamuwa Police in Monaragala, was arrested.

(Ada Derana)

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Dan Priyasad not dead – police (Update)

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The Police Media Spokesman says that political activist Dan Priyasad is not dead, but is in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit.

Previously, the police had stated that Priyasad had succumbed to his injuries after being shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya.

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Political activist Dan Priyasad has been died after being fatally shot today (April 22).

According to the police, he was shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya by two two unidentified individuals, who had arrived at the scene on a motorcycle. They had fired at Priyasad before fleeing the scene.

Priyasad had passed away after being hospitalised.

Another person who received minor injuries in the incident, is being treated at hospital.

Wellampitiya Police are conducting further investigations.

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‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor’s mother passes away

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We solemnly announce the passing of Mrs. Pushpa Ranjani Liyanage, cherished wife of late Milk Board manager – Mr. L.S. Rodrigo and the beloved mother of ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor – Mr. Kelum Shivantha.

Remains will lie at Supreme Rest Funeral Parlour, Kelanimulla from 11.00am to 10.30pm on April 23 and on April 24 morning.

Final rites will be held at the Pilapitiya Cemetery crematorium on April 24 at 3.00 pm. 

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Country has sufficient insulin stocks – Nalinda

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Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that the government has already distributed sufficient insulin stocks for the next four months.

Therefore, he urged the public not to have any unnecessary fears over the matter.

Speaking earlier today (April 22) during the weekly Cabinet briefing, he assured that there is enough insulin available in the country until September this year.
He added that measures are taken to maintain medicine stocks sufficient for a period of four to six months to prevent any shortages.

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