Twenty suspects and weapons found in Akurana

Twenty suspects and weapons found in Akurana

May 2, 2019   02:12 am

A search operation carried out in Akurana, the area represented by Minister A. H. M. Haleem, has led to the arrest of 20 suspects along with many suspicious items including swords and air rifles.

Meanwhile, the National Bhikku Front, holding a press conference today (01), objected a statement made by the Minister over the discovery of weapons from mosques.

The search operation carried out at Akrurana commenced at 4 am this morning and lasted throughout the day.

At the search operation, 03 swords, a high-speed internet router, parts of air rifles, CDs belonging to the Thowheed Jamaath, an attendance registry for Thowheed Jamaath lectures, and many cash deposit receipts in favor of Thowheed Jamaath were discovered in several households in the area.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

President claims taxpayer money was previously used to fund extremism (English)

President claims taxpayer money was previously used to fund extremism (English)

NPP budget rejected in Dodangoda PS by opposition majority (English)

Online loan scheme caused a tragic suicide, Opposition Leader demands action (English)

Sri Lankan crew remanded in Maldives until trial in record 350kg drug bust case (English)

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana 12.00 Midday News Bulletin

What really happened in 2026 Budget? Govt lacks strategy or vision, claims Opposition (English)

Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion (English)