Net widens for Army deserters

Over 2,500 arrested in first three months:

The Army announced that over 2,500 soldiers who deserted during the war period were arrested during the first three months of this year. Around 36,500 soldiers who deserted were arrested during 2009, 2010 and 2011), Army Media Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya said.

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Raincoat leads to man's death

A man died after he was stabbed with a broken bottle during a brawl in Mount Lavinia on Sunday evening. Police said the victim identified as Dharshana Keerthi Kumara, 40, from Kekunadura, Matara was employed in Mount Lavinia.

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Heroin dealers nabbed on Vesak day

Police arrested two persons who had heroin in their possession on Vesak Full Moon Poya day. Police Spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said the suspects were arrested with eight grams of heroin. One was arrested in Kottawa while the other was in Badulla.

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