An Indian-born naturalised Sri Lankan citizen was arrested by the Kilinochchi Division Special Crime Investigation Unit in connection with a financial fraud involving Rs. 4,990,000.

Police said the 32‑year‑old suspect, originally an Indian national and resident of Kilinochchi, was taken into custody following a complaint that he defrauded a local by promising overseas employment. 

The arrest was made at noon yesterday (16) after investigations launched by the Special Crime Investigation Unit.

According to the complaint lodged at the Kilinochchi Police Station, the suspect allegedly collected nearly five million rupees under false pretenses of securing foreign employment opportunities.

Further investigations into the financial fraud are being carried out by the Kilinochchi Division Special Crime Investigation Unit. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification regarding misleading reports circulating on social media in connection with the arrest of a suspect for performing songs that promoted the banned LTTE organization.

Issuing a statement, the Police stressed that claims suggesting a blanket prohibition on musical performances at entertainment events are false and misleading. 

The clarification follows the arrest of a 24‑year‑old resident of Udayanagar, Kilinochchi, who was taken into custody on June 2 after allegedly performing LTTE‑related songs during a concert in Nawakkuli, Chavakachcheri, on May 31.

The Police said investigations by the Jaffna Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau revealed that the suspect had edited two songs from the event and uploaded them to his social media account in a manner glorifying the LTTE. 

They further said that the recordings were deliberately modified to include content supportive of the banned group, facilitating wider circulation online.

The suspect was produced before the Chavakachcheri Magistrate’s Court on June 3 under Section 3(G) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 48 of 1979 and was remanded until June 17.

The Sri Lanka Police reiterated that citizens are expected to act in accordance with the Constitution and all applicable laws, and urged the public not to be misled by false social media narratives. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of double standards in applying the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), following the arrest of a young artist from Kilinochchi over alleged LTTE‑related content in a rap song.

Rajapaksa said the move raises “serious concerns about double standards under the current government,” noting that similar LTTE‑themed songs were used by National People’s Power (NPP) politicians during the recent local government election campaign without consequence.

“A Jaffna District NPP MP reportedly shared such songs openly on social media for political benefit. Where were the Police then? Where was the PTA then?” he asked.

While stressing that the LTTE remains a banned terrorist organization and that he does not support anyone glorifying it, Rajapaksa argued that accountability must apply equally.

“One rule for politicians and another for ordinary youth is unacceptable in a democratic society,” he said in a post on X.

He warned that if the government believes such actions are unlawful, enforcement must be consistent; otherwise, the arrest will be seen as a selective abuse of power. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 25‑year‑old man and his 20‑year‑old wife in connection with a series of daytime house break‑ins in Kilinochchi, recovering stolen property valued at approximately Rs. 7.5 million.

According to the Police, the arrests were carried out by officers of the Kilinochchi Crimes Investigation Division during a crime prevention operation in Kilinochchi town. 

Suspicion over the movements of one individual led to questioning, which uncovered links to ten reported burglaries involving stolen property and gold jewellery.

The main suspect, a resident of Shanthapuram engaged in casual employment, was taken into custody along with his wife, who was arrested in Bharathipuram for allegedly assisting in concealing and handling stolen goods.

Police investigations revealed that the couple were directly connected to ten daytime house burglaries reported to Kilinochchi Police. The stolen property recovered is valued at Rs. 7.5 million.

The Police further disclosed that part of the stolen gold had been pawned at two private pawn centres and at the Mannar branch of a bank. Steps have been taken to obtain court orders to recover Rs. 4.9 million worth of pawned gold.

The suspects and case items have been produced before the Kilinochchi Police Station for further legal proceedings, while investigations continue. (Newswire)

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A 25-year-old man was arrested by officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) for allegedly carrying a plastic pistol among a crowd during a May Day rally held near the Kilinochchi Depot Junction on May 1.

The suspect was later handed over to the Sri Lanka Police station in Kilinochchi for further investigations.

Police said investigations revealed that the pistol-shaped object was a plastic replica and could not be used to fire shots.

The suspect is a resident of the Kilinochchi area. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 13 individuals engaged in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation in the Walaipadu sea area of Kilinochchi on January 19, 2026.

The operation, carried out by SLNS Buwaneka of the North Central Naval Command, led to the seizure of 1,108 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, four dinghies, and diving equipment. 

The suspects were found actively engaged in the illicit activity at the time of the raid.

According to the Navy, the arrested individuals are residents of Mannar, Pallimune, Thottaveli, Southbar, and Eluthur, ranging in age from 29 to 67 years.

The suspects, along with the seized sea cucumbers, dinghies, and diving gear, have been handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Kilinochchi for further legal action.

This operation underscores the Navy’s continued efforts to curb illegal fishing and protect Sri Lanka’s marine resources. (Newswire)

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Two suspects connected to a financial fraud in Kilinochchi have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The arrest was made in connection with the misappropriation of raw materials valued at nearly Rs. 50 million from a private factory located within the Kilinochchi Police Division between March 18, 2024, and May 29, 2025.

The suspects taken into custody are residents of the Mawanella and Getaheththa areas, aged 27 and 36.

They are scheduled to be produced before the Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court today (13 Jan), while further investigations are being carried out by the CID. (Newswire)

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Two individuals have sustained serious injuries following an explosion reported in Kilinochchi today. 

According to the Police, the explosion was reported in the Thattuvan Kottai area in Kilinochchi. 

It is reported that a buried explosive had detonated while the individuals were engaged in excavation work at an abandoned house. 

The injured individuals have been admitted to the Kilinochchi District Hospital. 

The Kilinochchi Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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The Kilinochchi Police has seized 86 kilos of Kerala Cannabis, valued at Rs. 15 million, from a house in the Dharmapuram area in Puliyapokkanei, Kilinochchi yesterday.

According to the Sri Lanka Army, the stock of narcotics was seized during a raid conducted by the Kilinochchi Special Task Force and Kilinochchi Police, based on information received from the Military Intelligence Unit. 

During the raid, the stock of Kerala Cannabis was found concealed in 40 parcels inside the house. 

A 28-year-old man from Uduvil in Jaffna was arrested along with a modified lorry allegedly used for narcotics transportation.

The Kilinochchi Police is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)  

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Two suspects have been apprehended in the area between Paranthan and Elephant Pass in Kilinochcho for transporting 400.4 kilos of Kerala cannabis in a lorry.

The suspects were arrested last night during a raid conducted by Kilinochchi Police, based on a tip-off from Miltary Intelligence. 

The arrested suspects are aged between 34 and 40 years and are residents of Kilinochchi.

The stock of cannabis had been found packed in 182 parcels that had been concealed inside the lorry. 

Preliminary investigations reveal that the lorry had arrived from the Vaddukottai area in Jaffna. (Newswire)

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Unidentified bodies have been found in two separate areas in the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today.

The Police said the body of a man was found in the lake near the floating market in Pettah, Colombo.

The body had been found this morning, while the Maradana Police is conducting investigations. 

Meanwhile, the bodies of two men were found near the Pulliyampokkane Bridge along the A-35 main road in Kilinochchi.

The Police said the bodies were found floating in the river close to the bridge, while Police investigations were underway. (Newswire)

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People in Kilinochchi commemorated ‘Maaveerar Naal’ today, despite adverse weather conditions experienced in the area. 

Jaffna District MP Sivagnanam Shritharan shared video footage of the commemoration event, which showed several people remembering their family members killed during Sri Lanka’s war.

Earlier this week, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said that there was no possibility of holding events using logos, uniforms or pictures of LTTE cadres during the commemoration event observed on November 27. 

Minister Wijepala said, however, that the people of the North will not be obstructed from remembering their relatives and will have to do so by adhering to the laws. (Newswire)

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Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of corruption concerning the recently approved Solar Power Project in Kilinochchi.

Issuing a special statement, MP Premadasa alleged that the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an Australia-based firm for this project is riddled with corruption.

He pointed out that the government did not follow a proper tender process before approving the PPA agreement with the Australian firm, United Solar Group (USG).

MP Premadasa’s allegations come after the Cabinet this week approved to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with United Solar Group of Australia for the Solar Power Project.

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera announced that United Solar Group of Australia will invest in a 700 MW Solar Power Project with a 1500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System. 

He further said that the Solar Power Project will be established with a Foreign Direct Investment of USD 1,727 Million.

Minister Wijesekera added that the Solar power project will be installed on the surface of the Poonakary Tank in the Kilinochchi District in the Northern province of Sri Lanka. (NewsWire)

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A toddler aged 1 year and 3 months has died after falling into a water tank at a house in Selvanagar, Kilinochchi yesterday (Sep 29).

The Police stated that the child had fallen into the water tank near her house while playing with two other children in front of the house. 

The Postmortem examination into the death will be conducted today, while the Kilinochchi Police is conducting further investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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Cabinet approval has been granted to accept the proposal presented by United Solar Energy SL Pvt Company with regard to the development of a 700 MW Solar Energy/Battery Storage at Poonakary Lake in Kilinochchi. 

The government stated that Cabinet approval was received earlier to invite expression of interest proposals from prospective investors for developing renewable energy projects with a capacity of 50 MW or more in order to assist in the implementation of accelerated renewable energy development programs in Sri Lanka. 

Accordingly, United Solar Energy SL Pvt Company has submitted a proposal to develop a solar power plant of 700 MW with a battery energy storage system at Kilinochchi Poonakary Lake to provide a power supply of 134 MW. The project is proposed to be implemented with a total investment of USD 1727 million as a 100% foreign direct investment. From this amount, USD 500 million will be used for domestic project components. 

The project proponent company has proposed to construct 03 anicuts around the Poonakary Lake to prevent the ingress of seawater at a cost of 13.5 million, a part of the proposed project. 

The Northern Provincial Council, the Northern Provincial Irrigation Department and the Agricultural Development Department have already agreed to grant 1080 acres of the shallow area of the lake to the company on a 35- year lease agreement to establish the 700 MW power plant. 

As such, the Cabinet has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to accept the project proposal presented by United Solar Energy SL Pvt Company in principle and to appoint a cabinet appointed negotiation committee to evaluate the proposal and make recommendations. (NewsWire)

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A 38-year-old man has been injured in a shooting reported in the Udayanagar area in Kilinochchi this morning.

The Police stated that two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle had opened fire at the victim who was travelling in a car.

The injured individual, who is a resident of Udayanagar, has been admitted to the Kilinochchi Hospital.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the incident had occurred over a dispute between both parties.

The victim is reported to have travelled in the car with two others at the time of the shooting.

The suspects are reported to have fled the area following the incident. 

The Kilinochchi Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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