Law & Order
Gayan Kumara Weerasinghe
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The Payagala Police on Wednesday arrested a wanted criminal who had allegedly sexually harassed women and robbed property after breaking into houses, when he was hiding in a school building in Weragala. A hand grenade was also recovered from his possession.
The suspect (40) is a fisherman and a resident of Weragala. He had previously been jailed for similar crimes and then bailed out.
Therefore, the police had arrested him after a public outcry. However, the police has received only one complaint against him.
The police arrested him when the people of the area were trying to capture him.
Friday, February 24, 2023 – 01:00
