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Courtroom killing: More prison officers under investigation
Police investigating the courtroom killing of notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias Ganemulle Sanjeewa, said that several prison and security personnel were expected to be arrested in the coming days.
The chief jailer, who was in charge of the prison guards assigned to escort Sanjeewa to Court on the day of the killing, arrested by officers from the Colombo Crimes Division on Tuesday, was remanded until Friday (21).
The police are examining the mobile phone records of 12 prison and STF officers who were on duty to ensure his security. On the day Sanjeewa was shot, he was brought to Court No. 9 of the Hulftsdorp Courts and was supposed to be transferred to Court No. 2 afterwards. However, the prison officers took him to Court No. 5 instead. The police allege that the prison officers had prior knowledge that the underworld hitman, who was intended to murder Sanjeewa, was in Court No. 5. It is also believed that the officers deliberately took Sanjeewa to that Court as part of a planned scheme.
The police have stated that further arrests of prison and security personnel involved in the murder are expected in the coming days.
By Norman Palihawadane and Hemantha Randunu
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.
A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.
The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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The acceptance of nominations for the poll concluded at 12.00 noon today (20).
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