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Teacher caught in pyramid scheme dies by suicide

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A sports teacher from Walasmulla, who was caught in a pyramid scheme operating on the internet, has died by suicide in the school sports room, police sources said.

The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Srinath Darshana, a father of two, who worked as a sports instructor at Kanumuldeniya Vidyalaya, Pallekanda North in Walasmulla.

The teacher has been missing since July 1, and the principal found his body inside the sports room while they were looking for him.

The Walasmulla Police removed the body after the principal informed them about the incident.

Police said a letter written by the teacher with a red pen was also found.

The teacher has invested a large amount of money in an illegal pyramid scheme for an attractive interest, and the police suspects that he may have died by suicide since he had not received the invested amount back.

The teacher had told a friend about a month ago that he had invested a large amount of money in a pyramid scheme and that he would have no option but to die by suicide if he did not receive any benefits.

The Walasmulla Police said that neither his wife nor his relatives knew that he had invested money in a pyramid scheme, and investigations are being carried out in this regard.

Police sources said that many people including police officers in the Hambantota area were caught in this illegal pyramid scheme.

Many people have lost the money they have invested and the police have received a number of complaints in this regard.

The Walasmulla Police are conducting investigations under the instructions of Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of Tangalle Division K.B. Keerthiratne.

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Sri Lanka clinches second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title after 17 years

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Sri Lanka, led by Lahiru Madushanka, clinched their second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, defeating Pakistan by three wickets with an over to spare at the Mission Road ground. This victory marks Sri Lanka’s first title win since 2007.

Pakistan, five-time champions, were restricted to 72 in 5.2 overs, with Dhananjaya Lakshan and Tharindu Ratnayake taking two wickets each. 

Pakistan opener Muhammad Akhlaq top-scored with 48 off 20 balls. 

Chasing 74, Sri Lankan opener Sadun Weerakkody smashed 34 off 13 balls, supported by Madushanka (19) and Ratnayake, who hit the winning six to remain unbeaten on 16.

In the semi-final, Sri Lanka edged past Bangladesh by three wickets. Ratnayake’s outstanding figures of 4/33 secured him Player of the Match, while Weerakkody’s quick-fire 50 retired hurt helped chase down 104 with a ball to spare.

Ratnayake finished as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, earning him Player of the Series, while Lakshan’s final spell of 2/6 awarded him Player of the Final. South Africa and Oman won the Plate and Bowl Championships, respectively.

Chief Scores

Semi-final: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets
Bangladesh 103/5 in 6 overs; Sri Lanka 104/4 in 5.5 overs
Player of the Match: Tharindu Ratnayake

Final: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 3 wickets
Pakistan 72/6 in 5.2 overs; Sri Lanka 76/3 in 5 overs
Player of the Final: Dhananjaya Lakshan

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Suspect with 22 outstanding warrants arrested in Kandana

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A 42-year-old suspect with 22 outstanding arrest warrants has been apprehended in Kandewatta, Kandana. 

Police report that the individual, a resident of Madurankuliya, was wanted in connection with multiple crimes, including theft, with warrants issued by courts in Puttalam and Negombo.

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No withdrawal of security at religious places – MoD

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The Ministry of Defence states that the reports claiming the removal of security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force at religious places in the country are untrue.

This was communicated by the media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence during a special press conference held this afternoon (03).

Speaking during the press conference, the media spokesman of Sri Lanka Army Major General Rasika Kumara stated that the government has not reached any decision to reduce the number of security personnel deployed at the religious places as of yet.

Furthermore, he assured that removing of tri-forces personnel from religious places is carried out only if it is confirmed that the number of security personnel required for a concerned location is less than the deployed amount, during security analysis conducted on a regular basis by the Army Headquarters.

(AdaDerana)
(This story, originally published by AdaDerana has not been edited by SLM staff)

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