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USD 400 stolen from Rohitha’s Sampath credit card!

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An investigation has been launched into the theft of nearly USD 400 from the credit card of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha (Chichi), the Narahenpita Police informed Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (09). 

Narahenpita Police OIC Chief Inspector Akila Ranasinghe reported to the court that USD 387 (Rs.150,000) was stolen from the credit card belonging to the complainant on four occasions through online transactions.

The complaint has been made by Rohitha Chandana Rajapaksa, resident of No: 117, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07.

Mr. Rajapaksa had left his house at No: 184, Duwa Road, Baddegana, Kotte to leave for Matara on March 3, and his Sampath Bank credit card had fallen on the way.

After reporting facts to the court that the theft is an offence punishable under Section 386 of the Penal Code, the police requested to issue an order to the Headquarters Manager of Sampath Bank to submit the records of relevant bank transactions.

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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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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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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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.

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