Two young motorcyclists were killed late on July 29 when their motorcycle collided with a container truck turning across the road in the Bolawalana area along the Negombo–Minuwangoda Road.

The Police said the victims, aged 18 and 20, were residents of Dagonna, Negombo. The accident occurred at approximately 11:10 pm as the motorcycle was travelling at high speed towards Negombo.

Following the crash, officers from the Katana Police Station arrested the driver of the container truck. However, a group of individuals gathered at the scene became unruly and deliberately set fire to the truck, causing extensive damage.

Police investigations into the arson led to the arrest of three suspects last evening (30). The suspects, aged 20, 25, and 26, are residents of Dagonna and Kimbulapitiya in Negombo. Officers also recovered another motorcycle abandoned near the scene.

Authorities confirmed that further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the destruction of the vehicle, with police relying on CCTV footage and other available evidence. (Newswire)

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The Katana Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death of a woman in the Akkarapana area on Sunday (24).

According to the Police, the 76‑year‑old resident was found deceased inside her home, where she had been living alone. 

The discovery was made at noon, prompting immediate inquiries by officers attached to the Katana Police Division.

A post‑mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted today (25) at the Negombo Hospital. 

Police confirmed that further investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. (Newswire)

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A 23-year-old man has died after drowning in the swimming pool of a hotel in Katana on Sunday. 

According to the Police, the incident occurred last afternoon when the boy had visited the hotel along with a group of friends.

The deceased has been identified as a 23-year-old resident of Maskeliya. (Newswire)

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The Omani investor of an apparel factory in Katana who was assaulted by a group of unidentified individuals in March has decided not to leave Sri Lanka.

The assurance was given during a discussion between Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles and the Omani investor yesterday (09).

According to the Ministry of Public Security, the manager of the factory had also participated in the discussion with took place at the ministry premises. 

Minister Alles had informed the Omani Investor that the Public Security Ministry will ensure the safety of the latter and that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given the necessary directives in this regard. 

Expressing his satisfaction over the matter, the Omani Investor informed Minister Alles that based on the discussion he has decided not to close down the operations of the factory or leave Sri Lanka.

The Omani Investor added that, however, a decision on whether to continue operating the factor in Katana or elsewhere will be taken following discussions with his family. 

Meanwhile, State Minister Indika Anuruddha responded to questions raised in Parliament over the attack on the Omani Investor, allegedly involving his Secretary and a group of others. 

Responding to the queries in parliament today (10), State Minister Anuruddha said that the allegations related to the incident were a politically motivated mud-slinging campaign against him. 

“Job losses related to the factory were not due to this particular incident. This was due to the losses incurred as a result of another prominent company having left Sri Lanka. This factory was declared open during the Yahapalana Government. There are no allegations that I extorted money,” he said. (NewsWire)

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The Managing Director and security officer of a Board of Investment – registered apparel factory in the Halpe area in Katana have been physically assaulted by a group of unidentified individuals yesterday.

The Police stated that the Managing Director of the apparel factory who is an Omani national has been admitted to the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital, while the security officer has been admitted to the Negombo Hospital.

A group of five had illegally entered the factory premises last night and had initially assaulted the security official.

Thereafter, the group had broken into the residence of the Managing Director of the factory located at the factory premises and severely assaulted him.

The factory’s CEO has revealed that the management has been harassed by supporters of a politician from the area on multiple occasions. 

Over 300 Sri Lankans are employed at the apparel factory which is the sister company of a famous Omani apparel chain. 

The Omani victim has been identified as an investor and Managing Director of the apparel factory who was on an observation visit to Sri Lanka.

The Negombo Police has launched an investigation into the incident. (NewsWire)

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