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SLPP politicians’ son, nephew led-group wreaked havoc in Yala

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2 years ago

2022/10/27

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A drag race inside Yala

Nine granted bail, seven SUVs out of over dozen taken into custody

By Ifham Nizam

A senior official at the Department of Wildlife yesterday identified the ring leaders of the recent daring escapade at the Yala National Park as the son of an SLPP MP and the nephew of a minister.

Wildlife Department and Forest Department officials along with nature lovers repeatedly urged Wildlife Department Director General Chandana Sooriyabandara to take action against those who had wreaked havoc at the National Park.

However, seven individuals, who drove SUV inside the Yala sancutary in a reckless manner, and two others who filmed the incident, surrendered to the park officers yesterday. Seven SUVs were taken into custody.

The Wildlife Department said nine individuals and the seven SUVs had been produced before the Tissamaharama Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Mahinda Amaraweera, instructed the Director-General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation to take immediate legal action against those involved in the incident.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation decided to appoint a three-member committee to investigate park officers who had failed to take action to control the situation.

Ministry Secretary Chandra Herath said the committee would be appointe after discussing the matter with Minister Amaraweera. The panel will be led by an additional secretary of the Ministry with the assistance of Police.

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Two books written based on parliamentary legacy presented to PM

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2025/03/18

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely ’Darkness at Daybreak’ by . Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyan and ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ by Attorney-at-Law Nihal Senewiratne on March 15, at the Parliament premises.Both publications were written based on parliamentary recollection of events. Notably, Mr. Nihal Senewiratne, who served as the Secretary General to Parliament for 17 years, authored ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ based on his extensive 33-year tenure in parliamentary service.The event was attended by the Attorney, Mrs. Dhanushki Liyanapatabendi.

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Strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence – President

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6 hours ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.

President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province.

The President emphasized that everyone must abide by the country’s fundamental laws and stated that enforcing these laws is the responsibility of the police department.

During the discussion, police chiefs of the Southern Province briefed the President on reports related to organized crimes and drug-related offenses. In response, President Disanayake instructed officials to take all necessary measures swiftly to combat crimes.

He also directed the officers to strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Southern Province police chiefs were also present at the discussion.

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President holds discussions with Western Province Police chiefs

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2025/03/18

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.

The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province.

He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law is a key responsibility of the Police Department.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake further stated that a just society cannot be established in Sri Lanka without ensuring the supremacy of the rule of law.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Western Province police chiefs were also present at the event.