The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed strict legal action against traders in Marawila who were found selling Samba rice above the government‑mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP).

According to the CAA, special raids conducted in the area on Thursday (15) revealed that several traders were unfairly charging consumers by selling rice at inflated prices. 

The CAA stated that court cases have already been initiated against all those involved in exploiting the public.

The CAA reminded consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing essential goods, stressing that buyers should not pay more than the stipulated control price. 

Authorities also urged the public to report violations immediately via the hotline 1977. (Newswire)

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A businessman from Katuneriya, Marawila, who was reported missing since Monday (30 June), has been found dead. 

His body was found after investigations were conducted by the Wennappuwa Police based on a complaint that the 31-year-old businessman was missing.

Investigations had led to the man’s vehicle being found at his friend’s residence in Wennappuwa last evening.

Interrogations of the friend had led the Police to find the man’s body inside a waste pit of a private company in Wennappuwa. 

The Police state the businessman had been attacked with a knife and murdered by an individual, after an argument had escalated while consuming alcohol with five friends at a house. 

The body of the businessman had later been disposed of in the waste pit of the private company in the area.

One suspect arrested in connection with the murder is due to be produced before the Marawaila Court, while the Police have launched investigations to apprehend the other suspects. (Newswire)

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