Athuraliye Rathana Thero discharged from hospital

Deputy Postmaster and another suspect linked to Zahran Hashim arrested

A Deputy Postmaster and another suspect linked to the main accused in the Easter Sunday attacks, Zahran Hashim, have been arrested. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana said that the suspect who was a Deputy Postmaster, was arrested in Kahatagasdigiliya. The 47-year-old suspect was arrested by the Terrorist Investigations Division (TID). He was accused of providing refuge to Zahran Hashim and four others in 2018. Meanwhile, the Police Spokesman said that another suspect wa

11 Jun, 2021

Suspect arrested for giving beer to a child in Peliyagoda

A suspect has been arrested for giving beer to a child in Peliyagoda, the Police said today. The Police said that the suspect was arrested after a video of the incident circulated on social media. The 4-year-old boy is seen having a conversation with the suspect while drinking the beer. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the Peliyagoda Police had investigated the incident based on the video that had circulated on social media. He said that a 25-year-old s

11 Jun, 2021

Concerns raised over attempts to stifle freedom of speech

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over attempts to stifle the freedom of speech. In a statement issued today, the BASL raised concerns over the contents of a recent media release issued by the Sri Lanka Police titled ?circulation of fake news, photographs, videos causing disunity, hate and obstructing the Covid-19 programme?. “The said circular contains a warning that the Criminal Investigation Department and the Computer Crimes Division of the Sri Lanka Police will b

11 Jun, 2021