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Shooter arrested for Athurugiriya double murder linked to Kanjipani’s contract

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A shooter involved in the killing of Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as Club Wasantha, in Athurugiriya has revealed that the assassination was carried out under the direction of Loku Patti, on a contract from Kanjipani Imran. 

The main shooter, Ajith Rohana alias Chandi, a former soldier, was arrested on August 23 while hiding in a house in Dehiwala. 

Chandi, a 31-year-old resident of Ahungalla Makumbura, is closely associated with Loku Patti, who was arrested in Belarus. 

Along with Chandi, police arrested Mohammad Imran, 40, who leased the house, and Indika De Silva alias Sanka, 29, who provided shelter to the shooters before the attack.

The suspects are being detained for 72 hours for further interrogation by the Terrorism Investigation Division.

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Body of missing fisherman from capsized boat, recovered

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The body of one of the two fishermen who went missing after a multi-day fishing vessel capsized in the seas off the coast of Paravi Wella in Tangalle, has been recovered.

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) confirmed that the fisherman’s body was recovered during search operations, which were conducted with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

The fishing vessel, named “Maxim Putha 1,” was carrying six fishermen when the accident occurred while returning to shore after poaching.

A total of six fishermen were onboard the vessel when it capsized off the coast of Paravi Wella Beach in Tangalle, four of whom were rescued with the help of a dinghy.

Efforts are underway to locate the remaining missing fisherman.

Meanwhile, three other boat accidents were reported yesterday in seas off Galle, Kalutara and Hikkaduwa.

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Nationwide mosquito control program launches tomorrow

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In response to a surge in dengue cases, health authorities will launch a special mosquito control program tomorrow (June 30), covering 16 high-risk districts across the country.

According to the National Dengue Control Unit, the program will be in continue until the 5th of July.

A total of 28,752 dengue cases have been reported islandwide so far this year.

The highest number of cases were recorded from the Western Province.

Sixteen dengue-related deaths have been reported so far this year.

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President’s Fund donates one million to Ishaq Baig

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Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi today offered one million rupees from the President’s Fund to ailing veteran singer Ishaq Baig for his treatments.

The Sri Lankan Singers’ Association had launched a campaign “Ishak ta Kotiyak” (Rs. 10 million for Ishak) to raise funds for Ishaq Baig’s treatment and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed to offer Rs. one million from the President’s Fund.

Minister Sunil Senevi visited Baig’s residence today and offered the cheque for one million rupees.

“Ishak ta Kotiyak”

Sri Lankan Singers’ Association President Rohan De Silva said they launched the campaign “Ishak ta Kotiyak” (Rs. 10 million for Ishak) to assist Ishaq Baig for his treatment and other expenses.

“Ishaq requires about Rs. 100,000 for his treatment and medicines monthly. We hope to make an investment with the funds so that Ishak could get at least Rs. 100,000 monthly for his expenses. We have been able to achieve the Rs. 10 million target within five days. However, we will keep the account open till the Esala Poya day while considering the request of well-wishers,” he said.

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