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Wayside bandits haunt people travelling Malabe-Ambathale road in Colombo

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5 months ago

December 24, 2024

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Special security measures have been introduced in response to multiple complaints from residents regarding frequent robberies, including vehicle thefts, along Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha, which runs from Malabe to Ambathale in Colombo.

The road falls under the jurisdiction of the Mulleriyawa and Malabe police stations.

Local residents have reported a surge in criminal activity along this stretch of road, with thieves employing various tactics such as placement of spiked wooden planks to puncture the tyres of moving vehicles, blocking the way with boulders to stop vehicles and rob passengers of their valuables afterwards.

Residents said that they even fear traveling on the road after 6 pm due to the lack of street lights and the area’s very deserted nature.

Residents also claimed that the robbers arrive with various weapons, steal gold and money, and then flee into the wooded areas on both sides of the road.

They have urged authorities to increase the number of police mobile patrols in the area, as the lack of street lights and the deserted nature of the road are major factors contributing to the prevalence of such robberies.

In response to the issue, Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof convened a meeting with police and relevant officials. During the discussion, he assured full support for measures to ensure the area becomes safer and more public-friendly.

As a result of the meeting, it was agreed to increase police patrols along Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha, increase security at both entrances to the road, and implement measures such as installing street lights and CCTV cameras.

In addition, the Governor instructed to establish police checkpoints at strategic locations.

Also, attention was paid to bring the area which is currently under the Urban Development Authority, to the oversight of the Mulleriyawa and Malabe Pradeshiya Sabhas.

(dailymirror.lk)

(This story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by dailymirror.lk staff)

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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