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ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ arrives at Colombo Port

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1 year ago

October 26, 2023

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ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’, belonging to the Republic of Korea Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (26th October 2023) on a formal visit.

The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.
ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ is a 135-metere-long destroyer manned by 249 crew members. The ship is commanded by Captain Kim, Hyoung Churl.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva and a group of dignitaries, held a discussion onboard ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’. Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva and Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera were also present on this occasion.

During the ship’s stay in Colombo, the crew of ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ will visit some of the tourist attractions of the country. The ship is scheduled to depart the island on 28th October.

(navy.lk)

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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7 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

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