Selected areas in Giriulla and Poojapitiya isolated

Security increased in Jaffna after shooting

Security has been increased along the streets of Jaffna after a shooting incident last night. The Police had opened fire on a group of youth on motorcycles after they had failed to stop at a checkpoint in Manipay. One youth was killed in the shooting incident while another sustained injuries. The Police said that they suspect the group were part of the ‘Aava gang’ and that they had swords in their possession.

21 Jul, 2019

Kerala ganja worth Rs. 20 million seized in Puliyankulam

Kerala ganja worth Rs. 20 million has been seized in Puliyankulam, the Police said. The Police said that 203kg of Kerala ganja was seized near Andiya, Puliyankulam on the Mannar – Medawachchiya road

20 Jul, 2019

Driver and security officer arrested over assault

The driver of a vehicle and a security officer have been arrested over an assault on a van driver in Kalagedihena. The Police had been requested to investigate an incident where security officers of a suspected VIP had assaulted a van driver. The incident had been captured on video and was circulated on social media. Earlier today Parliamentarian Ashu Marasinghe said that he had made a written complaint to the IGP seeking an investigation into the incident. The Parliamentarian said that he h

19 Jul, 2019