Man walking on E01 arrested

14 December 2011 11:43 am - 22 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

A man, who walked along the Southern Expressway (E01) regardless of it being strictly prohibited, was taken into custody by the Expressway Police Division today.

Police said he was the first man to be arrested for walking along the Expressway after it was opened for traffic. Director of the Police Division Eric Perera said the suspect would be produced before Homagama Magistrate. He said he initiated a formal inquiry to find how the suspect entered the expressway. (Buddhika Kumarasiri)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 22

Danushka Wednesday, 14 December 2011 06:15 PM

I went there today morning. There were lots of animals killed. There were dogs, birds, Monkeys, Peacocks etc. Something has to be done to Jay walking dogs. Its very dangerous as fatal accidents can happen

MOHAMED ASFAR Thursday, 15 December 2011 09:00 AM

what the law says if we hit someone inside the expressway ?

AjR Thursday, 15 December 2011 05:57 AM

I saw one man walking down the E01 near kottawa towards kiriwaththuduwa around 9.15 am. He was walking while talking on mobile phone. people in these areas should be informed of the danger and the law soon.

Tania P. Thursday, 15 December 2011 04:52 AM

Proabbly he was looking to commit suicide...

dudley Thursday, 15 December 2011 04:50 AM

I saw a man being dropped off by one of the official expressway yellow vehicles and he was walking on the highway after wars, he was in casual clothing and was not in any kind of uniform

prem Thursday, 15 December 2011 03:26 AM

thats a record catch

Black Mamba Thursday, 15 December 2011 02:21 AM

Poor fellow, he was still thinking this was a free country!!!!!

Abdul Thursday, 15 December 2011 12:52 AM

I think this is the most publicized 'walk' since Neil Armstrong did it on the moon, some will do it for cheap publicity because media reporting these matters.

Moran Thursday, 15 December 2011 12:37 AM

All those who want to get arrested for one reason or another it is very simple. Go down the E01 way.

Chandra Wednesday, 14 December 2011 08:07 PM

This is a suicidal attempt. Law should form similar to manslaughter for those who don't abiding.

Lalith Wednesday, 14 December 2011 08:04 PM

This shows how disciplined we are!!

Riyazi-Dorking Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:09 PM

May be moon walking !!

lankan Wednesday, 14 December 2011 04:13 PM

Media should educate the public since they have not heard or seen a expressway in their life before.

Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 14 December 2011 02:01 PM

One small step for the first man who dared to walk on a highway and a giant leap for the Police who arrested him!

sarath Wednesday, 14 December 2011 01:48 PM

I think this poor guy couldn't keep the minimum speed in highway.

sujeewa Wednesday, 14 December 2011 01:49 PM

Need highways on Sri Lankan's mind. please telecast English Movies again on tv. people must see them.

Fair N Square Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:59 PM

many human lives are lost on a daily basis in SL... none worries.... and the last I read the President said" SL is a multi ethnic country" why we have to state as a buddhist country and create hatred and animosity?

Fair N Square Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:49 PM

Pls also have signs indicatin that walking is prohibited and also " FINE for Littering Rs. 5,000.00" and have cameras monitor violators and also have a number for the traveling public to call and report on offenders" Ive seen plastic bags already with empty bottles n paper......

When are we ever going to learn to safeguard a national asset?

Sumathipala Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:49 PM

Someone has to take immediately action about the animals on the highway, t So many innocent animals get killed day by day. A Buddhist country should address this matter faster.

jterm Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:35 PM

the only education he will understand is punishment!!!!

ajith Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:09 PM

He created History......

MI Wednesday, 14 December 2011 12:10 PM

HA ha ha ha please educate them rather punishing him.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Man walking on E01 arrested

Comments - 22

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

23 year old youth ends up having his testicles removed

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

April 15 declared a government holiday

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

100 Police personnel trained to target criminals operating on motorbikes

Catholic Church receives full report

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali’s possession of Gota’s Range Rover

We are struggling with severe shortage of staff – Excise Chief

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games