A flag identical to that of the IS terrorist group was discovered at a residence during a raid in Sammanthurai, Ampara this evening. This was in addition to the discovery of certain garbs which were similar to that used by IS militants.
Following last Sunday's explosions, a video circulating on social media showed Sri Lankan IS members taking a pledge prior to carrying out the deadly terrorist attacks in the country.
The IS members in the video had worn garbs and had taken their pldege against the backdrop of an IS flag which was identical to what was discovered at the residence in Ampara today. In addition, 150 gelatnite sticks, 100,000 metal ball bearings, a suspicious van, a drone camer, and a laptop were also discovered in the house.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
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