The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested the former Governor of Western Province Azath Salley, this evening (16).
Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said he is being detained and interrogated under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) specially in connection with the investigations of the Easter Sunday attacks.
Mr Salley was arrested in the Kollupitiya area.
A separate police investigation is ongoing over controversial remarks the former governor made at a recent press conference, where he allegedly claimed that Muslims will only respect Sharia Law and not the laws imposed by Government.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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