CID Has Recorded A Statement From The Former IGP Dr.Balasuriya Regarding The Assassination Of Former Sunday Leader Editor

The Criminal Investigations Department(CID) has recorded a statement today(29) from the former Inspector General Of Police(IGP) Dr.Mahinda Balasuriya regarding the assassination of the former  Editor of Sunday Leader  Newspaper Lasantha Wikramathunge  .

The former IGP who is also the former secretary of Ministry Of Law and Order has arrived at CID Headquarters in Colombo  this morning   per the request made by the CID.

Earlier An Army Personal has detained over threatening the driver of the assassinated former Editor Of Sunday Leader newspaper.

Protest March Launched By Joint Opposition Group Has Commenced The Journey On The Second Day

The Protest March(Paadha Yathra) "Jana Satana"launched by the Joint Opposition Group yesterday(28) has commenced the second stage of the March from Uthuwankanda this morning.

The Protest March is due to reach Nelumdeniya Area this evening according to the reports.

The Protest March has ended it's journey on the first day at Hingula area yesterday evening.It's scheduled to be arrived in Colombo on 01st of August.

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Three Persons Have Detained At Hambanthota For Stealing Cash And Jewelry From A Dispensary

The Police have detained three persons yesterday(28) over stealing cash and gold from a Dispensary belonging to a Doctor at Ranna Area in Hambanthtota.

Two persons who had arrived at the Dispensary by claiming that they have fever had threatened the doctor and stolen  Rs.18,000 in cash and and some gold jewelry belonging to the doctor according to Hungama Police.

The suspects had  been previously arrested and remanded for several times the Police have stated.

Thirty Two Persons Including Buddhist Priests Have Been Remanded At Ambalanthota Over A Protest

The Hambantota Magistrate Court has yesterday(28) ordered to remand 32  persons including Buddhist Priests    until 01st of August over a protest launched by them On 25th of July by obstructing the Thissa- Matara main road at Ambalanthota(In Southern Province).

The protest was held by demanding drinking water for the people in Ambalanthota,Karabagalamulla and Godakoggalla, in Ruhunu-Rideegama Area it has been reported.

A heavy traffic has occurred at the main road due to the four hour protest launched by the protestors.

Over 2500 persons belonging to 540 families in the above mentioned areas are experiencing a shortage of drinking water at present.

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