One individual in a group of four engaged in illegal sand mining died after jumping into the Mahaweli river, as he mistook a group of individuals clad in typical army fatigues, to that of army personnel.
The man, is reported to have jumped into the Mahaweli river along with three others, after they had mistaken the group, in a bid to evade arrest.
Police have identified the deceased as 24-year old Lathiff Mohamed Zahran, a resident of Mutur.
The three others had safely swam back towards the shore, police said adding that the group which was clad in army kits was also not present when police had arrived in the area.
A questioning is being carried out into the three suspects while the remains of the deceased currently lie at the Mutur Hospital.
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.
The Secretary of the Justice Ministry has been instructed by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe not to gazette the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution dealing with the Presidential term, until the Presidential elections are held.
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