An Army Commanding officer of a camp in Matara was remanded today after he was accused of pointing a pistol at a businessmen and threatening him two years back, police said. The suspect, Captain Bharatha Kodithuwakku, CO for the Third Gemunu Watch camp had allegedly committed the offence on February 7, 2013. However, since his brother was the secretary of MP Namal Rajapaksa no arrest had been made. Matara Chief Magistrate Uresha de Silva remanded the suspect until February 23.
The Gaza war started on October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on a southern Israeli border town. Some 1200 people died, while Hamas took 250 Israelis as hostages.
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On his second death anniversary, we pay our deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to General Lionel Balagalle, an illustrious son of Sri Lanka, a noble soldier, and an exemplary leader whose vision, dedication, and humility have left an indelible mark on the Sri Lanka Army and our nation.
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