More than 40 persons who were part of a mob which was involved in the recent unrest in Chilaw have been identified using the assistance of CCTV footage, a senior police official said.
According to the Police, the mob comprised criminals and warranted suspects who were involved in various offences previously.
Meanwhile, 30 individuals who were allegedly involved in acts of violence in Chilaw, have been arrested by the Police yesterday (May 15).
The suspects are due to be produced before the Marawila Magistrate Courts today, the senior police official who spoke to Times Online noted.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
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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