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Sri Lankan arrested in India

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2 years ago

November 12, 2023

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A 41-year-old Sri Lankan citizen, was arrested by the Mandapam police at Rameswaram on Saturday.

The police said that a special patrol team, led by Sub-Inspector of Police Mohamed Tariq Ameen, that was on duty along the Dhanushkodi-Arichalmunai beach around 7 a.m. found him walking along the beach.

Upon questioning him, they found that he had escaped from Sri Lanka fearing arrest over his involvement in criminal activities. He had reached Dhanushkodi by boat in the early hours of Saturday. There were also rumours that he was a sympathiser of the banned outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and that feared arrest by the Sri Lankan police.

A reliable source from Chennai said that a team of officers from Central and State agencies had inquired into the history of the accused. It was for the Sri Lankan authorities to confirm his links with the LTTE, the source added.

The Mandapam police have registered a case under 14 (c) of Foreigners Act 1946 r/w 3 (a) 6 (a) of Passport (Entry into India) Act and among others. The police said that the accused would be produced before a Judicial Magistrate in Rameswaram and taken to Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai. Further interrogation was on.

(The Hindu)

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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20 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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20 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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21 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.