Investigations into the suspicious death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena have been handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division, it was reported.

According to the Divaina newspaper, a five‑member panel of specialist doctors led by Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer Dr. Sriyantha Amarathna conducted the post‑mortem on May 9. 

Samples of blood, urine, tissue, organs, and hair were sent to the Government Analyst for chemical testing to determine the exact cause of death. Police said the medical board will issue its findings once the full report is available.

Chandrasena, who had been remanded for nearly two months over alleged fraud in aircraft purchases, was released on bail last week. Controversy soon arose when it was revealed that the guarantors who posted bail were paid individuals with no connection to him. Keselwatta Police arrested two of them, who admitted they had acted as guarantors for money. On May 7, the Bribery Commission petitioned the court to cancel Chandrasena’s bail, citing violations of bail conditions, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

The former airline chief was later found dead in a room at the Colpetty residence of ex‑cricketer Aravinda de Silva. Police said he had been staying there due to family ties through his wife. Though the death appeared to be by hanging, investigators suspected foul play and ordered a wider probe. Statements were recorded from de Silva, his wife, and several others present at the house. Chandrasena’s mobile phone was also seized for analysis of recent calls.

Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said that the samples were sent to the Government Analyst to establish the precise cause of death. The Police stated that the investigation will continue until all circumstances surrounding Chandrasena’s death are clarified. (Newswire)

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Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

He was reportedly taken into custody along with two T‑56 magazines, 221 rounds of ammunition, and a hand grenade.

According to reports, he was arrested this morning (16) when the CCD searched the former MP’s residence in Piliyandala, under a warrant. (Newswire)

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Former Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka was summoned before the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) yesterday to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.

Speaking to the media, Ranawaka said that a Police B report submitted to court points to a conspiracy against the government.

“We have consistently raised issues about this government backed by proper, scientific evidence. The matter of the 323 containers was highlighted based on a report by the Additional Secretary of the subject ministry. When a power outage was blamed on a monkey, we presented scientific evidence showing it was caused by a trip failure linked to the Victoria Dam. We also exposed the lack of preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah, despite prior warnings, again based on evidence. All these matters were raised with scientific proof,” he stated.

On the issue of alleged substandard coal imports, Ranawaka stressed that this too was raised with sufficient evidence, urging authorities to respond with facts rather than investigations and character assassinations.

He added that they intend to present their views on the coal imports at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) tomorrow (18).

Ranawaka further warned that if the government moves to increase electricity tariffs, they will launch protests against such a decision. (Newswire)

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The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a suspect for aiding Ishara Sewwandi, the chief suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa in February, to flee to India by boat. 

According to the Police, the suspect was arrested along with a boat near the Aralithuduwa coastal area in Jaffna.

The suspect was arrested after questioning his detained accomplice, Anandan, who is a relative of the arrested man.

It has been revealed that the boat, which allegedly facilitated Ishara’s escape to India, belonged to Anandan and was equipped with a 400-horsepower engine.

The suspect is reported to have operated as Anandan’s assistant and is suspected of helping Sewwandi escape to India via Jaffna. (Newswire)

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The Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the underworld figure ‘Tinker’ be detained for 24 hours from 02 October 2025 to 03rd October 2025, based on a request made by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). 

Sri Lankan national Sridharan Niranjan, also known as ‘Tinker’, was deported from Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka yesterday (01), after which he was handed over to the CCD for further investigations.

Interrogations of the suspect had revealed that he was involved in the shooting incident in Gnanarathana Mawatha, Peliyagoda, in August 2025, in which one person was killed and another was injured.

Based on the revelation, the CCD decided that 24 hours was insufficient to interrogate the suspect and sought a court order to extend his detention until 03rd October, for another 24 hours. 

Based on the court order issued enabling the detention, the suspect is to remain in the custody of the CCD until 03rd October, for further interrogations. (Newswire)

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Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, who was arrested today for evading court proceedings, has been remanded. 

Halloluwa was remanded until 28th August after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today. 

He was arrested by the Police after a warrant was issued yesterday (18) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, instructing his arrest.

Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara issued the warrant after reviewing the facts presented by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

The Colombo Crimes Division launched an investigation into a shooting incident involving Halloluwa’s vehicle in the Narahenpita area.

Following a request made by the police regarding this investigation, the Magistrate proceeded to issue the arrest warrant. (Newswire)

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Former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), ASP Neville Silva, has been granted bail after surrendering to the Matara Magistrate’s Court regarding the shooting in front of a prominent hotel in Weligama in 2023.

ASP Neville Silva, who surrendered to the court today, was released on a surety of Rs. 200,000, while he has been named the 09th suspect in the case. 

The former CCD Director was wanted in connection with the incident, regarding which suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon was previously arrested and granted bail.

Deshabandu Tennakoon is accused of orchestrating the shooting involving officers from the CCD, Weligama Police, and the Special Task Force, which resulted in the death of a CCD officer and injuries to another. (Newswire)

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A 26-year-old Police Constable has been arrested for aiding the shooting of underworld kingpin Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside a Colombo court complex this week. 

According to the Police, the Police Constable was arrested on suspicions of having maintained close links to the female suspect. 

He was arrested by officials from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) while at the Negombo Police Station yesterday.

The Police Constable has been identified as a 26-year-old resident of Padeniya, attached to the Negombo Police. 

CCD officials have also found the female suspect’s number saved on the Police Constable’s mobile phone, with a probe underway.

Underworld kingpin Ganemulla Sanjeewa was shot dead after taking the witness stand at a Colombo courthouse on Wednesday by a man disguised as a lawyer.

Preliminary investigations had found that a female suspect also disguised as a lawyer had concealed the weapon in a law book and handed it over to the suspect, within the court premises. 

A total of three suspects, including the shooter, have been arrested in connection to the murder, while the female suspect is yet to be apprehended. (Newswire)

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Social activist Namal Kumara has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today.

The Police said he was arrested after reporting to the CCD to provide a statement. 

Namal Kumara has been arrested in connection to an audio tape circulated on social media defaming the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith.

It is reported that the Archdiocese of Colombo had previously requested for a probe into the matter. (Newswire)

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The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Neville Silva, the former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

The arrest, made at the Police Field Force Headquarters, is reportedly linked to allegations of unlawful detention and abduction. (Newswire)

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The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has seized stocks of fake Casio watches following simultaneous raids conducted at three locations of one of the largest retail stores in Sri Lanka.

According to reports, raids were conducted on two outlets of the retail store and its warehouse, from which counterfeit Casio watches, namely G-SHOCK timepieces were seized.

Legal action was initiated against the retail entity, while fines were also imposed over the stocks of counterfeit Casio watches.  

Commenting on the raids, the Japan-based company’s regional representatives said such actions underscore their unwavering commitment towards consumer interests and brand integrity.

Issuing a statement, Gurmeet Singh, Head of Legal, Casio India, said “We will continue to work closely with the authorities to safeguard our brand and our customers.”

Casio Group’s IP Enforcement Policy has sought to combat the issue of Casio’s counterfeits in the Sri Lankan market, the statement said. (Newswire)

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An Inspector and a Constable of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) have been arrested for accepting a bribe.

According to the Bribery Commission, the two Police Officers were arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs.150,000.

The Bribery Commission said the two Police Officers had solicited a sum of Rs.450,000 as a bribe. (Newswire)

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Retired SSP Shani Abeysekara has filed a case at the Colombo District Court seeking compensation of Rs. 1 billion from four senior police officers for his wrongful arrest and prosecution.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon, IP Jagath Nishantha and ASP Neville Silva from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), and the Attorney General have been cited as respondents in the case.

Through the case, Abeysekara has accused the officers of the CCD of allegedly having framed him by fabricating evidence related to the case filed in connection to the murder of the late businessman Mohamed Shyam. 

Claiming that the investigation in this regard had been conducted under the instructions of the IGP and SDIG Tennakoon, Abeysekara alleged that the two officers from the CDD had been threatened to make false statements against him. 

Stating that based on the statements he had been arrested and remanded after being produced before the Gampaha Court, Abeysekara said he had been released on the orders of the Attorney General months later. 

Abeysekara pointed out that he has sought compensation from the four Police officers for misusing the court process and causing grievances to him.

Earlier, Abeysekara had also sent a letter of demand to the four senior police officers, alleging that the respondents had victimized him and abused the court process.

Shani Abeysekara was arrested in July 2020 and was charged under the Offensive Weapons Act and Explosives Devices Act.

Abeysekara, the former senior superintendent of police who headed the CID, was accused of fabricating evidence in the case against former DIG Vaas Gunawardena, his son and four other police officers related to the murder of late businessman Mohamed Shyam in 2013.

The Court of Appeal discharged Abeysekara from the case in August this year, prompting the Attorney General to withdraw the charges filed against him. (NewsWire)

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Five suspects have been arrested for riding motorcycles in a reckless manner and blocking roads in Colombo early last morning (May 14).

The Police stated that eight suspects have been arrested and five motorcycles have been taken into custody by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

The suspects, who had organized the event through social media, are reported to have blocked Marine Drive from Lauries’ Road to Wellawatte.

The Police said the suspects are aged between 17- 21 years and are residents of Moratuwa, Mattegoda, Dehiwala, Bandaragama, Madapatha, and Battaramulla. 

The suspects have been informed to appear before the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court on Friday (May 19), after which they had been released on Police bail. 

The Colombo Crimes Division is conducting further investigations. (NewsWire)

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