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Suspects of brutal child assault case, remanded (Update)

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12 months ago

June 5, 2024

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Five persons including the 45-year-old main suspect and two women arrested over the brutal assault of a toddler, have been ordered to be remanded.

The Padaviya Magistrate’s Court has ordered the suspects to be remanded in custody until June 19.

Meanwhile, the assaulted child has been placed under probationary care.

(Previous News on 25^th May, 2024 at 12:36pm)

Suspects who brutally assaulted toddler, arrested

Police have arrested a man who had brutally assaulted a toddler after a video of the incident had sparked widespread public outrage.
In addition, two females aged 37 and 46 years of age have also been arrested.

They are residents of Kalyanpura, Welioya.

The video shows the man repeatedly attacking and beating a small child while feeding him.

The suspect, identified as a resident of Welioya, Padaviya, had fled his residence with the child by the time police arrived. However, police officers of the Mullaitivu crime division and officers of the Pulmudai STF camp had continued their search, and arrested the suspects.

Further investigations are underway.

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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18 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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18 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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18 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.