Residents of Batticaloa have expressed deep appreciation to the Police for swiftly arresting suspects linked to the shocking case in Kokkadicholai, Batticaloa, where women were allegedly lured, drugged, robbed, and thrown into wells. 

According to the Police, the Manmunai North Youth Association organized a peaceful gathering at Gandhi Park on Wednesday (01), condemning the crime and marching to the Batticaloa Police Headquarters to thank officers for ensuring public safety. 

The group later met Senior DIG (Eastern Province) Legal Officer Varuna Jayasundara and Batticaloa District SSP Lalith Leelarathna, extending gratitude for directing operations that led to the arrests.

Community members noted that the quick Police action not only prevented further crimes, believed to be linked to jewellery theft, but also strengthened public trust in law enforcement. 

They added that confidence in the Police has risen in recent times, with more citizens now willing to share information to aid investigations. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lankan Police has warned the public to be mindful of toxic gases such as methane in dark enclosed spaces, such as wells, especially those containing stagnant sludge water that hasn’t been exposed to sunlight for extended periods.

The Police said entering such areas without proper inspection by authorities or using safety protocols can be fatal.

The warning comes after a 39-year-old resident of Mulgama, Balangoda, tragically died after falling unconscious and collapsing into a well that had been sealed for a long time.

The individual had arrived at a house in the Galtamyaya area of the Kalthota Police Division with two friends yesterday and had begun cleaning a long-sealed well near the house with the intention of making it usable again. 

After removing the water, the deceased had entered the well to clear the sludge at the bottom when he lost consciousness and fell, eventually being pronounced dead. (Newswire)

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The Kaduwela Police has found a haul of weapons, including an internationally manufactured firearm, from an abandoned well on land belonging to a private company.

An internationally manufactured pistol, 143 bullets of the pistol, one revolver and 09 revolver bullets were found following a raid conducted by the Kaduwela Police based on a tip-off.

The weapons were found covered in a polythene bag inside the 45-foot well today, while details regarding the suspects are yet to be found. 

The Kaduwela Police is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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