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Links between criminals and cops revealed
By Hemantha Randunu
Investigations have uncovered links between the Badowita underworld network and some police personnel, following the recovery of a T-56 assault rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition that had been handed over to the gang by a fugitive constable.
The constable, who was attached to the Mount Lavinia Police, fled to Dubai after providing his service firearm to the gang led by underworld figure ‘Badowita Asanka’. It has now been revealed that he had agreed to join Asanka’s criminal network upon his arrival in Dubai.
According to police sources, the fugitive officer is currently in Dubai with Asanka, while Sri Lankan authorities are working to obtain an Interpol Red Notice to facilitate his extradition.
A second police constable, who is believed to have had close ties with the fugitive, was previously arrested by the Mount Lavinia Police. He remains in custody under a detention order and is undergoing extensive questioning.
Investigators say the suspect officer has provided crucial information, exposing further connections between members of the police force and the Badowita underworld.
On 8 February, the fugitive officer left for duty carrying a T-56 rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition. Instead of reporting for work, he handed the weapon over to the underworld and later that night departed for Dubai.
During the subsequent investigation, Mount Lavinia Police arrested a suspected member of the Badowita gang. Under interrogation, the suspect revealed that the weapon and ammunition had been buried behind his house. Police later recovered the items and confirmed that the suspect was a close associate of Badowita Asanka.
Four persons including a Budhist monk died and 32 others were injured when two SLTB buses collided head on at Weerawila at arond 12 noon today (18).
Three of the deceased were women. 22 of the injured were admitted to the Hambanthota Hospital while 10 others have been admitted to the Debarawewa hospital.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI which arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on 09 Mar 26 departed on 11 March.
The departing ship was given a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
The 150.5m long JMSDF OONAMI is commanded by Commander IIO Hiromasa.
During the stay in the island, crew members of the ship explored some tourist attractions in Colombo. The itinerary also included a coastal clean-up drive participated by naval personnel of both countries and engagements with the Sri Lanka Navy, designed to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation.
The Central Cultural Fund established under the provisions of the Central Cultural Fund Act No. 57 of 1980 is responsible for development of cultural and religious monuments in Sri Lanka, settling the expenditure borne for development, renovation and conservation of local and foreign cultural monuments, awarding financial donations for artisans as well as awarding those who served the nation in the fields of culture and religious sectors.
The said act has been passed in Parliament 45 years back and, the requirement to revise the provisions of the act according to the contemporary requirements haa been recognized.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted their policy
approval to amend the said act, considering the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasashana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
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