A Police Constable attached to the Peliyagoda Police Station has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000.

According to the Bribery Commission, a Constable had allegedly demanded a bribe to release a suspect arrested on April 19 by the Peliyagoda Police Anti‑Corruption Division for possession of ICE narcotics, instead of proceeding with legal action.

A raid was carried out on April 24, during which one Police Constable was arrested while another fled the scene. 

The fugitive officer was later arrested by Bribery Commission officials yesterday (04) at around 9.40 am.

The suspect was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court and remanded until May 12. (Newswire)

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A female Police Constable attached to the Badulla Division Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested in Badulla town on charges of possessing narcotics.

She was taken into custody last afternoon (26 Jan) during a raid carried out by the Ambagasdowa Police.

Police said they recovered 4.2 grams of heroin from the suspect at the time of arrest.

Investigations have been launched to determine whether she had been keeping the drugs for distribution.

The arrested Constable is scheduled to be produced before the Badulla Magistrate’s Court today. (Newswire)

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Two female Police Constables attached to the Prime Minister’s Security Division have taken measures to hand over a wallet that was lost on the Thimbirigasyaya road in Narahenpita to its owner, a foreign tourist.

According to the Police, female Police Constable Yamuna Dhammika Kumari Edirisinghe and Constable Samanmali from Police Division 12093 had found the lost purse on 23rd October. 

The owner of the lost purse, identified as Sabrina Cameron, a British national, was summoned to the Prime Minister’s Security Division, where she was handed over the purse by the Director of the division, Police Superintendent Sumithra de Silva.

The purse contained Rs. 6000 in cash, foreign currency equivalent to approximately Rs. 600,000 (Euros, US Dollars, British Pounds), as well as local and foreign credit cards, an international driver’s licence, a passport, and several other foreign documents. (Newswire) 

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Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, who appeared before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court concerning the recent alleged altercation incident at the court premises, has been released on bail.

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court granted bail to Gunaratne Wanninayake, releasing him on two sureties of Rs. 500,000 each.

Gunaratne Wanninayake arrived at the court today over the incident related to the alleged altercation with a Police Constable at the Mount Lavinia court premises on 10th October.

The Police constable was arrested and remanded last week over allegations that he assaulted Gunaratne Wanninayake following an argument related to removing a vehicle from the court premises. He was granted bail on Monday. (Newswire)

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Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has appeared before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court concerning the recent alleged altercation incident at the court premises. 

It is reported that Gunaratne Wanninayake has arrived at the court today with the President of the BAR Association of Sri Lanka, Rajeev Amarasuriya. 

Gunaratne Wanninayake was ordered to appear in court over the alleged altercation with a Police Constable at the Mount Lavinia court premises on 10th October.

The Police constable was arrested and remanded last week over allegations that he assaulted Gunaratne Wanninayake following an argument related to removing a vehicle from the court premises. He was granted bail on Monday

Meanwhile, Gunaratne Wanninayake had also filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to prevent his arrest before being produced in court in connection with the incident.

The writ petition is scheduled to be taken up before the Court of Appeal today (15). (Newswire)

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An eyewitness to the incident involving the alleged altercation between Attorney-at-law Gunaratne Wanninayake and a Police Constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises recently, claims he is being harassed by the Police. 

Speaking to the media, the eyewitness said he had witnessed the Police official punching the person in the passenger seat of the car, after which the driver had gotten out and confronted the Police officer.

The eyewitness said he had witnessed the entire incident that had occurred around 10.45 am at the Mount Lavinia Court premises on 10th October.

He further said that after having revealed this information, he has been constantly harassed by the Police, with some visiting his residence and others calling his wife and demanding him to report to the Police Station for an inquiry. 

Claiming threats to his life and his family, the eyewitness requested the BAR Association and Human Rights Commission to ensure their safety. 

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The Police constable accused of allegedly assaulting attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises on October 10 was granted bail today, while the case was referred to a settlement board for further proceedings.

Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara ordered the release of Police Constable Tharinda Dilhara on two surety bonds of Rs. 100,000 each. The court also directed that the matter be referred to the Mediation Board for possible reconciliation between the parties.

Police Inspector H. T. M. Tushara told the court that investigations had not found evidence of a physical assault and that CCTV footage from the courthouse had been requested. However, the court was informed that the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court CCTV system is currently non-functional.

The lawyers representing the aggrieved party informed the court that there are videos where it claimed that suspect accepted he had assaulted the lawyer.

The suspect’s lawyers maintained that the video of the incident circulating on social media could not be taken as conclusive proof, arguing that artificial intelligence tools can manipulate such content.

The constable was earlier remanded until October 13 after being arrested on October 10 over allegations that he assaulted an attorney following an argument related to removing a vehicle from the court premises.

A large number of lawyers from the Colombo and Mount Lavinia Bar Associations were present in court today.

Outside the courthouse, a group of people gathered to welcome the police officer as he was released on bail. (Newswire)

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The Police Constable, who was remanded over allegedly assaulting a lawyer within the Mount Lavinia court premises, received a grand welcome after being granted bail over the incident today. 

The Police Constable was released on two sureties of Rs. 200,000 each after being produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s court today. 

He was arrested and remanded over allegedly assaulting a lawyer during a dispute over moving a vehicle within the Mount Lavinia court premises on Friday (10).

Upon being released on bail, the Police Constable received a grand welcome, with many surrounding his vehicle, yelling congratulations and later carrying him on their shoulders. (Newswire)

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The police officer who was in remand custody over the incident at the Mount Lavinia Court premises has been granted bail today (13).

The Police Constable has been released on two sureties of Rs. 200,000 each after being produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s court today. 

The officer had been arrested following a complaint that he assaulted a lawyer during a dispute over moving a vehicle within the court premises on October 10.

The case, which has drawn wide public attention, has prompted multiple investigations, including a probe by the Police Special Investigation Unit into whether the officers acted appropriately during the incident.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala earlier said that legal action will also be taken against Senior Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake over his conduct during the incident, describing it as contempt of court. (NewsWire)

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A Police constable attached to the Raddolugama Police Station has been arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 3000.

According to the Bribery Commission, the Police Constable was arrested based on a complaint filed by a resident of Raddolugama.

The complainant claims that the Police Constable had solicited a bribe to return his driving licence without taking legal action over a traffic offence.

The Police Constable was arrested last evening in Raddolugama while accepting the bribe and is due to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. (Newswire/ AI Image)

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A Police Constable has been arrested in connection with allegations of having misled investigations linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks.

According to the Police Media Spokesman, he has been charged with obstructing investigations into the murder of two police officers in the Vavunithavu area of ​​Batticaloa in November 2018.

The Police Constable is reported to have been attached to the State Intelligence Services at the time. 

He was arrested in the Karadiyanaru area today by officials from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). (Newswire)

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A Police Constable attached to the Arachchikattuwa Police Station has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 1,500.

The Police officer was arrested by officials from the Bribery Commission while accepting the bribe at a church in Bandarahena yesterday.

The arrest was made based on a complaint filed with the Bribery Commission by a resident of Adippala. 

The Police Constable is accused of soliciting a bribe to provide a Police clearance report required by the complainant to travel overseas. 

The arrested Police Constable is due to be produced before the Chilaw Magistrate’s Court. (Newswire)

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A Police Constable attached to the Weeraketiya Police Station has been arrested on charges of aiding the shooting in Middeniya last month, in which two young children were killed.

The Police said the suspect, a 36-year-old resident of Julampitiya, had provided the 12 bullets of a T-56 firearm to the suspects to carry out the shooting.

A total of 07 suspects have been arrested in connection to the Middeniya shooting.

The Middeniya Police is conducting further investigations. 

Two gunmen on a motorcycle had opened fire at an individual travelling on a motorcycle with his young son and daughter.

Following the shooting, the man died on the spot, while his daughter died at the hospital soon after, and his son succumbed to injuries the following day in hospital. (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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A Police Constable who had forcibly entered a state school and misbehaved in front of female students while under the influence of alcohol was arrested by the Mallavi Police yesterday.

According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, the arrested officer was a Constable attached to the Mallavi Police Station in the Mullaitivu District.

The Mallavi Police had arrested the Police Constable following a complaint received claiming that he was harassing a group of female students. 

The arrested Police Constable was handed over to a Judicial Medical Officer for an examination, after which he was found to be intoxicated. 

The Police Constable has been arrested on charges of being intoxicated while on duty, forcibly entering a school while intoxicated, and harassing students. (Newswire)

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A man has been arrested for sexually harassing a female Police Constable who was on undercover duty on a public transport bus. 

The officer had been onboard as part of the ongoing Police operation aimed at preventing the sexual harassment of women and children in public transport.

The suspect, a 44-year-old private security officer from Welimada, was arrested and produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s.

The suspect has been remanded until February 22, 2024, after being produced in court.

The special operation to prevent sexual harassment of women and children on public transportation was launched earlier this month. 

The public who face sexual harassment on public transport have been urged to inform the police via the hotline ‘109’. (NewsWire)

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A Sri Lankan Police Constable who had attended a session of the International Police Association (IPA) Summit held in France has failed to return to Sri Lanka. 

According to Daily News, the officer who is attached to the Western Province Police Traffic Division was scheduled to return in May. 

An investigation into his failure to return after attending the Summit has found that the Police Constable had stayed back in France.

The Western Province Police Traffic Division issued a circular on Saturday (17) declaring the officer as an official deemed to have vacated his post. 

This is the latest incident to be reported of a Police official failing to return after attending an overseas event.

Last week, it was reported that five Sri Lankan Police officers were reported to have failed to return home after attending a forum in the United Kingdom (UK). 

The Police stated that five Police officers from a group of six had not returned to Sri Lanka and that a Police investigation has been launched into the missing Police Officers.

Several incidents of Sri Lankan athletes also failing to return after attending international events were reported last year. (NewsWire)

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A Police Constable has been interdicted for having danced on stage during a musical show held during a New Year festival function in Peliyagoda recently. 

The Constable attached to the Peliyagoda Police Station has been interdicted by the Kelaniya Assistant Superintendent of Police for having behaved so while on duty.

According to Daily News, a Sergeant and four Police Constables, including the officer in question, had been deployed on security duties at the venue of the musical show.

Despite the organizers of the musical show having been instructed to end the show by midnight, special permission had been given by the Police officers to perform for an extra half hour.

Close to the end of the extended time, the Police Constable in question was seen talking with the musical band on the stage after which he started dancing on the stage.

Investigations found that the Constable had requested the band to perform his favourite song and had continued dancing preventing the musical band from ending the show, resulting in the organizers removing the Police Constable from the stage. 

The Sergeant in charge of security had taken steps to inform the Officer-In-Charge of this incident after which an investigation had been held and the Assistant Superintendent of Police had interdicted the Police Constable involved. (NewsWire)

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A Police Constable has been arrested on charges of having sexually harassed an 18-year-old girl who had visited the Samanalawewa dam. 

According to Daily News, the girl had visited the dam with her boyfriend, during which the Constable had handcuffed the boy and dragged the girl into a forest area.

He is reported to have sexually harassed the girl by removing her clothes and taking photographs. 

A villager who had seen the girl being dragged into the forest area had informed the Police after which the Constable was arrested before he had a chance to rape her.

The suspect has been identified as a 38-year-old resident of the Oliya area and a Police Constable attached to the Hambegamuwa Police. (NewsWire)

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A Police Constable who had participated in a protest held by the National People’s Power (NPP) against the increase in water and electricity charges at the Gonagolla Junction in Ampara has been suspended from service.

According to Lankadeepa, the Police Headquarters stated that the suspended Police Constable was attached to the Vellaveli Police Station in Ampara. 

The Police stated that the Constable had taken time off from work uninformed and had participated in the protest against the government on 26th March 2023  in civil attire. 

They further stated that an investigation had been launched into the matter after which the Police officer was suspended from service with effect from Wednesday (05). (NewsWire)

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