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Indian national sentenced for match-fixing in 2024 Legends Cricket Trophy

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10 months ago

August 28, 2024

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The Kandy High Court today sentenced Indian national Akash Pachlodia to two 2-year terms of rigorous imprisonment, suspended for 10 years, over allegations of match-fixing during the 2024 Legends Cricket Trophy in Sri Lanka.
Police said that the High Court also imposed a fine of Rs. 11 million after Pachlodia pleaded guilty to attempted match-fixing during the tournament.

Pachlodia served as the Team Manager for Punjab Royals in the 2024 Legends Cricket Trophy, which took place in Pallekele in March 2024.

Earlier, the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued an order preventing Indian cricket manager Yoni Patel and Akash Pachlodia from leaving the country due to match-fixing allegations.

The Legends Cricket League tournament, featuring seven teams of retired international cricketers, was held in March at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The magisterial inquiry began following a complaint by former Sri Lankan cricketer Upul Tharanga, representing the Kandy Samp Army team and New Zealand legend Neil Broom, representing the Punjab Royals.

Both alleged that they were pressured into engaging in match-fixing deals.

Yoni Patel, the owner of the Kandy Samp Army team, was initially indicted on charges of match-fixing during the tournament held in Kandy.

(dailymirror.lk)

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

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Lorry carrying explosives seized on Habarana-Trinco road

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2 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver’s seat.

The seized stock of explosives had weighed 156.07 grams.

The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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CAA warns of improperly labeled salt products

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5 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned to prosecute importers and retailers selling salt without proper labels, including missing manufacturer/importer info and retail price.

The public is advised not to buy such products, while distributors have urged to maintain valid invoices with supplier details or face legal consequences.

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New Police Media Spokesman named

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5 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Police Media Division has announced that Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has been named as the new Police Spokesperson, effective immediately.

ASP Wootler takes over the role from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga, who has been transferred to serve as the Officer-in-Charge of the Polonnaruwa Division.