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Foreign spies help Kanjipani escape Sri Lanka!

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2 years ago

January 26, 2023

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Underworld leader Kanjipani Imran alias Mohammad Najeem Mohammad Imran, who escaped the country, had arrived in UAE via Oman and resumed his underworld activities by contacting underworld members remanded in Boossa Prison, it was reported.

Kanjipani, who was released on bail, fled the country with the help of foreign spies.

The Hindu newspaper first reported that he had fled to Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.

The reports said Kanjipani had gone to Ramanathapuram District by sea on December 25 and the Tamil Nadu Intelligence Service had warned the state police to be on the lookout for him and his associates.

Kanjipani, who is a drug kingpin and an underworld leader, was remanded for crimes such as murder and conspiracy to murder. He was released on bail on December 20.

The suspect was also released on a surety of Rs.5 million in a case filed in the Chief Magistrate’s Court in relation to an incident in which a police officer of the Keselwatta Police was allegedly threatened over the phone during an investigation.

Kanjipani was arrested in Dubai, UAE in 2019 and extradited to Sri Lanka.

‘The Hindu’ reported that Tamil Nadu Intelligence Services had received specific information from other intelligence agencies and reliable sources that Kanjipani was planning to enter India after being released on bail.

Source – Aruna

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Internal Affairs Unit established at Presidential Secretariat

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2 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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An Internal Affairs Unit has been established within the Presidential Secretariat premises to receive inquiries and complaints related to the services provided by the Presidential Secretariat.

The unit was officially declared open today (June 04) by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

Inquiries or complaints related to the services can be submitted to the following address:

The Internal Affairs UnitPresidential Secretariat, Colombo 01
Telephone: 011 235 4495
WhatsApp: 071 640 2654
Email: iau@presidentsoffice.lk

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Main suspect of Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder, not identified

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June 4, 2025

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Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga, the main suspect of the “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (June 04) for an identification parade.

Piyumanga, who is currently held at Boossa Prison, was brought to court under tight security.

Two eyewitnesses were presented during the parade, but neither was able to positively identify him as the gunman, reports say.

The suspect was later presented before Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali in her chambers and was ordered to be remanded further until June 06. The Magistrate also directed that he appear via Skype for the next hearing.

Ganemulla Sanjeewa, an alleged gang leader remanded in connection with 19 murder cases, was shot dead on February 19 inside the No. 05 Magistrate’s Court at the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex.

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Probe ordered over SLN – fishermen clash off Trinco

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2 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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A tense altercation had occurred between Sri Lanka Navy personnel and fishermen during an anti-poaching operation off Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee yesterday (June 03).

According to reports, the situation escalated when fishermen allegedly tried to seize Navy firearms, prompting warning shots.

One fisherman was injured due to an accidental discharge and is being treated at Trincomalee Hospital.

Local fishermen have also staged a protest in response.

Meanwhile, Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources Minister – Ramalingam Chandrasekaran has instructed the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event and submit a report at the earliest. He stated that appropriate steps will be determined based on the findings of the investigation.

The Minister said that no final conclusions should be drawn until the investigation is completed and the full details are known.