header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
Selan Bank
Latest
Another suspect arrested over Batticaloa cop killings
Dec 04, 201808:05 AM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Another suspect arrested over Batticaloa cop killings
Mobitel inner 1278

A second suspect has reportedly been arrested by police over the killing of two policemen in Vavunathivu, Batticaloa.

 

The suspect, who is said to be a former LTTE intelligence unit member, was reportedly arrested at Kannankuda in Batticaloa.

 

Kadiramathambi Irajakumaran alias ‘Kannan’, 40, a resident of Karayakanthivu in Kannankuda has been arrested by Vavunathivu Police.

 

He is to be handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further investigations. 

 

With this two arrests have been made so far in connection with the murder of two police constables who were on duty at the police checkpoint in Vavunathivu on November 29.

 

A 48 year old by the name of Rasanayagam Sarvananthan was arrested on November 30 in Kilinochchi.

 

The resident of Vattakachchi, Kilinochchi is said to be a rehabilitated ex-LTTE cadre.

 

The two murdered Constables Niroshan Indika Prasanna and Ganesh Dinesh were posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeants.

 

 

 

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.

Comments

0
Comments are disabled

Note: Due to legal constraints, the Ada Derana Editorial team has taken a decision to disable comments on all articles concerning ongoing court procedures.

RelatedNews
Two police officers found dead under suspicious circumstances at checkpoint in Vavunathivu

Two police officers found dead under suspicious circumstances at checkpoint in Vavunathivu

Nov 30, 201807:43 AM
Special CID team to probe policemen’s deaths in Batticaloa

Special CID team to probe policemen’s deaths in Batticaloa

Nov 30, 201812:23 PM
IGP visits Batticaloa following killing of 2 policemen

IGP visits Batticaloa following killing of 2 policemen

Nov 30, 201802:54 PM
Police officers killed in Batticaloa posthumously promoted

Police officers killed in Batticaloa posthumously promoted

Nov 30, 201809:02 PM
Suspect arrested over murder of cops in Batticaloa

Suspect arrested over murder of cops in Batticaloa

Dec 01, 201803:55 PM
MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
Railway unions warn strike action will intensify if govt fails to address issues

Railway unions warn strike action will intensify if govt fails to address issues

Rs. 145 million invested in youth research programme - PM Harini Amarasuriya

Rs. 145 million invested in youth research programme - PM Harini Amarasuriya

Met Dept. forecasts heavy rains in coming days, warns of possible floods and earth slips

Met Dept. forecasts heavy rains in coming days, warns of possible floods and earth slips

Construction of Mannar Hospital Emergency Treatment Unit begins under President’s patronage

Construction of Mannar Hospital Emergency Treatment Unit begins under President’s patronage

Heavy rains submerge Colombo roads; Showers above 100mm expected in several areas tomorrow

Heavy rains submerge Colombo roads; Showers above 100mm expected in several areas tomorrow

“Vital intelligence withheld”: New allegations emerge in 2019 Easter Sunday attacks case

“Vital intelligence withheld”: New allegations emerge in 2019 Easter Sunday attacks case

Sri Lanka's economy grows 4.2% in Q2 despite Iran war, weak agriculture, slower services

Sri Lanka's economy grows 4.2% in Q2 despite Iran war, weak agriculture, slower services

2027 Appropriation Bill gets Cabinet nod; Draft to be gazetted before parliamentary submission

2027 Appropriation Bill gets Cabinet nod; Draft to be gazetted before parliamentary submission

10,000 job opportunities for Sri Lankans in Thailand under new labour pact

10,000 job opportunities for Sri Lankans in Thailand under new labour pact

Will Govt. increase fuel prices? CPC incurs losses due to sale of diesel, says Chairman

Will Govt. increase fuel prices? CPC incurs losses due to sale of diesel, says Chairman

Rain returns, bringing relief to drought-hit areas; Heavy rainfall predicted in the coming days

Rain returns, bringing relief to drought-hit areas; Heavy rainfall predicted in the coming days

“Let’s act before dengue gets worse!” Dengue control week begins across 15 districts

“Let’s act before dengue gets worse!” Dengue control week begins across 15 districts

Sri Lanka rejects stock of cancer treatment vaccines due to missing printed labels

Sri Lanka rejects stock of cancer treatment vaccines due to missing printed labels

Americans mark 25 years anniversary since September 11 terrorist attacks

Americans mark 25 years anniversary since September 11 terrorist attacks

Suspect arrested over illegal USD 80 million overseas transfers remanded until September 17

Suspect arrested over illegal USD 80 million overseas transfers remanded until September 17

Lassana Flora