News in brief
'Talathara Jagath' shot dead
by Asanga Warnakulasuriya and Lugamwehera Group Correspondent
NOTORIOUS underworld gangster known as "Talathara Jagath", one of the
main suspects in Southern Provincial Councillor M.K. Ranjith's murder
was shot dead when the suspect tried to open fire at Police. The
incident took place at around 6.00 am in Tangalle yesterday.
Southern Range DIG D. W. Prathapasingha told the Daily
News yesterday that the suspect who was serving prison terms for 15
murders and several robberies at Matara prison escaped when tsunami hit
the prison last December.
The 35 year-old army deserter was later taken into
custody in Chilaw.
On directions of the DIG, Tangalle Police is conducting
further investigations.
Mini cyclone in Puttalam
by Prasad Poornamal
A mini cyclone lashed Karuwelagaswewa in Puttalam on Saturday causing
damage to house and property.
Gale force winds blew off roofs of several houses and
also wrecked fishing boats canoes docked along the coastal line.
Residents say this was the first time they experienced
such strong winds during this time of the year. |
