An individual who is suspected to have released a letter allegedly from the Tourism Development Authority containing details of an impending attack, on social media has been identified, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.
While declaring that the contents of the alleged letter were based on unconfirmed reports, the Spokesman noted that relevant security arrangements are currently in place to prevent the occurence of such attacks.
Further, he said that the Criminal Investigations Department was conducting an investigation into the matter.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Gunasekara, told a news conference today (May 09) that the brother of the suicide bomber who blew himself up at the St. Anthony's Church in Kotahena has been arrested by the Police.
In addition, two other individuals who maintained close links with the bomber have also been taken into custody, he said.
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.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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