Five more remanded over Mt. Lavinia refugees incident

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Five suspects, including a woman who was arrested on Saturday in connection with the incident in Mount Lavinia on September 26, in which a group of protesters allegedly harassed the group of 31 Myanmar refugees, were remanded till October 9 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate Court today.

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) arrested a 42-year-old woman who is a resident of Mount Lavinia on Saturday afternoon while another four men were arrested Saturday night in connection with the incident.

The four suspects, aged between 22 and 51 were identified as residents of Meethotamulla, Ganemulla, Enderamulla South and Nawala.

Earlier, the CCD also arrested a 34-year-old suspect in connection with the incident and was remanded till October 9.

The both suspects were arrested on charges of obstructing the duties of the Police, acting in an unruly manner and unlawful assembly.

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jehan Sunday, 01 October 2017 04:00 PM

what about the monks?

QUESTION MORE Sunday, 01 October 2017 04:39 PM

" arrested on charges of obstructing the duties of the Police, acting in an unruly manner and unlawful assembly" - how about damages to property ? AND were they the ones in robes who were the ring leaders ? IF NOT WHY NOT .

Arnold Sunday, 01 October 2017 04:55 PM

Too little too late. The scenes have been aired around the world and the damage to the image and economy will be long term. No country has ever developed with racism. The govt should be tough on these elements if they are serious about developing Sri Lanka.

Dee Sunday, 01 October 2017 05:14 PM

Spokesperson is 'koheda yanne malle pol'

Sumudu Silva Sunday, 01 October 2017 05:23 PM

Thats grt news, i wish if the thugs in yellow robes are also arrested to teach them a lesson. The idiots acted as if they got the law in their hands

CRAZY - democracy Sunday, 01 October 2017 06:49 PM

5 more or 10 more remanded will not give the correct picture unless the Monks responsible are also brought to book and put behind bars.

johan Sunday, 01 October 2017 07:43 PM

This is only eye wash.They will be released silently

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