Man arrested for aiding escape of Akuregoda lawyer murder suspect
2026-10-08
A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assisting the main suspect in the Akuregoda double murder case, involving theContinue Reading
27-year-old arrested for allegedly aiding Baddegama triple murder
2026-10-05
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the recent triple murder in Baddegama, in which aContinue Reading
26-year-old arrested over shooting of elderly man in Ahungalla
2026-10-05
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 74-year-old man in the Galwehera area ofContinue Reading
Baddegama shooting death toll rises to three
2026-09-29
Another woman who was critically injured in the shooting in Halpethota, Baddegama, has died while receiving treatment, bringing the deathContinue Reading
Three arrested over Baddegama shooting; heroin and car seized
2026-09-28
Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting targeting a group travelling in a three-wheeler inContinue Reading
37 shooting incidents reported in Sri Lanka this year, 18 fatalities
2026-09-15
A total of 37 shooting incidents have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, resulting in 18 deaths,Continue Reading
Two injured in Colpetty shooting; suspect arrested
2026-09-04
Two people were injured and hospitalized following a shooting today (04) at a housing complex on Sixth Lane in Colpetty.Continue Reading
Police open fire at three-wheeler, five arrested with swords
2026-09-03
Police have opened fire at a three-wheeler which had ignored their instructions to halt near Veluvana Road in Dematagoda today.Continue Reading
Motorcycle linked to shooting of ‘Bako Saman’s’ mother found
2026-08-13
Police have recovered a motorcycle suspected to have been used by gunmen in the fatal shooting of the mother ofContinue Reading
Unidentified gunmen open fire at house in Tangalle
2026-08-12
Unidentified persons opened fire at a residence in Nakulugama, Tangalle, last night. According to Police, the suspects fled the areaContinue Reading
23-year-old suspect arrested over Dehiwala shooting attempt
2026-08-10
A 23‑year‑old suspect from Homagama has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in Dehiwala earlier thisContinue Reading
Two suspects arrested over Demtagoda shooting
2026-08-06
Borella Police have arrested two suspects, including a 23‑year‑old resident of Borella, in connection with an attempted shooting murder inContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest suspect in Meetiyagoda shooting
2026-08-05
Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a 39‑year‑old resident of Hikkaduwa wanted in connection with theContinue Reading
Female suspect arrested in Mount Lavinia attempted murder case
2026-07-30
The Western Province South Crime Investigation Division has arrested a 48‑year‑old woman in connection with the attempted murder reported onContinue Reading
Suspect arrested for aiding Wattala birthday party shooting
2026-07-30
The Western Province North Crimes Division has arrested a 24‑year‑old man from Seeduwa, for allegedly assisting in a fatal shootingContinue Reading
Suspect in Dehiwala cemetery shooting arrested with drugs
2026-07-27
A 25‑year‑old resident of Attidiya has been arrested in connection with two violent crimes, an attempted murder in Dehiwala andContinue Reading
CCTV captures dramatic daylight shooting in Dematagoda
2026-07-24
CCTV footage has been shared in the media of the shooting incident near the Kuppiyawatta cemetery in Dematagoda, in whichContinue Reading
Death threats, gunfire near Devinuwara Devalaya linked to Perahera dispute
2026-07-22
The Officer-in-Charge (Basnayake Nilame) of the Devinuwara Devalaya has reportedly received death threats over a decision to reduce the numberContinue Reading