Suspect arrested in Pettah confesses to crime
The main suspect in the Eppawela quadruple murder has confessed
to Police that he was forced into the crime since he was ill-treated
by the victims. He also told police that he had thrown the axe used
in the murder into the Nuwara Wewa while the key of the house was
dropped into the well.
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Responsibilities not ended with war
Responsibilities vested with the Army on behalf
of the motherland do not come to an end with the great victory
achieved in the humanitarian operations. As War Heroes we are also
expected to contribute our might to the development of this land
while ensuring security of the country. Army Commander Lieutenant
General Jagath Jayasuriya said.
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‘History’ thieves top 500
Over 516 incidents of archaeological thefts have
been reported from 2008 to this year while the Archaeological
Department has earned over Rs. 530,000 from fines imposed on
offenders. A special unit was set up by the Archaeological
Department together with the Police Department to safeguard heritage
sites and prevent vandalizing archaeological sites.
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