A nightclub in Bambalapitiya was raided by the Colombo South Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau on the night of October 6, 2025, Vap Poya Day, for allegedly selling alcohol in violation of the ban on religious holidays.

Police said the raid took place around 9:40 p.m. following information that alcohol was being sold at the premises.

The manager on duty was arrested for the sale and possession of alcohol without a valid license, and for the possession of foreign cigarettes.

Investigations revealed that the establishment is operated by a foreign national.

The arrested suspect, a resident of Divuldamana, was handed over to the Bambalapitiya Police. (Newswire)

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