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Development officer remanded over protest violence outside Education Ministry

Police deny intelligence officer’s involvement in protest violence
By Hemantha Randunu
A Development Officer attached to a school in Weeraketiya was remanded until 15 January by the Kaduwela Magistrate, on Tuesday (07), in connection with an incident where three police officers were injured during a recent protest outside the Ministry of Education at Battaramulla.
The injuries, sustained during efforts to disperse the protest, were initially alleged to have been inflicted by a member of the military intelligence unit. It was further claimed that the attack occurred with the knowledge of the government. However, investigations led by the Thalangama Police under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mangala Dehideniya of the Nugegoda Division identified the assailant as a Development Officer.
The suspect surrendered to the Thalangama Police on 07 January and was taken into custody. He was later produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court.
The protest held on 02 December 2024, was organised by Development Officers demanding teaching appointments. During the demonstration, three police officers were injured with sharp weapons while they were attempting to disperse the crowd.
Appearing in court a policeman later said that the assailant was a member of military intelligence. The police said subsequent investigations confirmed that allegations linking the suspect to the military intelligence unit were false. The police officer who made the incorrect statement in court is now being investigated.
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Prime Minister Dr. HariniAmarasuriya stated that the Clean Sri Lanka program is an initiative aimed at removing obstacles to living a civilized life. The Prime Minister made this remark on Sunday (09) morning while participating in the ‘A Beautiful Beach, an Attractive Tourist Destination’ held at the Mattakkuliya Beach Park.
As part of this initiative, beach cleaning programs were conducted simultaneously at 124 locations across the Western and Southern Provinces from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the goal of cleaning 1,740 kilometers of coastline nationwide.
Speaking further,the Prime Minister stated:
“Today, under the Clean Sri Lanka program, we are undertaking cleaning activities across many kilometers of shoreline around the island. However, this initiative is not just about physical cleanliness. It holds a deeper meaning—eliminating obstacles to a civilized way of life, not only in our surroundings but also in our mindset.”
“This transformation is not something the government can achieve alone. It requires a collective effort. It must start within ourselves, from our homes, villages, streets, and marketplaces. Public participation is crucial for this initiative to be successful. Today, we are here not in our official capacities, but as citizens of this country, committed to making a difference.”
“Through the Clean Sri Lanka program, we must unite to bring about the transformation that our people expect”.
The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, Governor of the Western Province Hanif Yusuf, Chairman of the Colombo District Development Committee Lakshman Nipunarachchi, Colombo District Secretary Ginige Prasanna Kumara, General Manager of the Marine Environment Protection Authority Jagath Gunasekara, officers of the Sri Lanka Police and the Tri-Forces, and local community members.
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