An individual who published a video which contained derogatory comments on Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has been remanded until May 27.
The suspect was ordered to be remanded when he was produced before the Marawila courts today (May 22).
Police have identified the suspect as a beautician in the Katuneriya area.
Charges have been levelled against the suspect who had published a video on social media containing disrespectful comments against the Cardinal's conduct in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks.
The suspect was arrested upon a tip-off provided by a Katuneriya resident to the Marawila Police.
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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