Shani Abeysekara contracts COVID-19

Shani Abeysekara contracts COVID-19

November 25, 2020   11:30 am

Former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara has tested positive for COVID-19, sources told Ada Derana.

Abeysekara is currently being held under remand custody at the Mahara Prison.

He was recently arrested over a case of fabricating evidence and the investigation currently ongoing over the matter.

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