Underworld figure Harak Kata was produced in court today under tight security, with officers shielding him from the media during his arrival.
The heightened precautions come days after he made an explosive statement outside court, accusing suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon and former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles of demanding ransom from him.
Police have launched an inquiry over Harak Kata’s claims. (Newswire)
Underworld figure “Harak Kata” was brought to court today (May 20) under heavy security, with officials going to great lengths to shield him from the media. The move follows his explosive statement during a previous court appearance, where he alleged that suspended IGP Deshabandu… pic.twitter.com/Ylsk1Vwkbv
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