‘Army Prasanna’ arrested

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A prominent underworld leader ‘Army Prasanna’ against whom five open warrants have been issued was arrested by the Kelaniya Police today and ordered to be remanded till July 5 by the Mahara Magistrate court.

The suspect Hiran Prasanna Kumara alias Army Prasanna was arrested this evening over alleged robberies, thefts, smuggling of heroin and possession of weapons.

Magistrate Dharshika Wimalasiri ordered the suspect to be produced before each court that had issued warrants against the suspect.

Army Prasanna was assumed to have been dead and trials in which he was the accused were conducted ex- parte, until he was arrested today. (Dasun Rajapaksa)

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mnsmart Monday, 01 July 2013 03:23 PM

Hope Dhosthara will not intervene...

weha Monday, 01 July 2013 03:29 PM

What happened to that guy Julampitiye amarey? Shape ekey gedara ariyada?

Hoodwinked Tuesday, 02 July 2013 12:15 AM

Keleniya was once famous for its sanctity now it is Notoriously famous for Notorious Politicians and the Notorious underworld criminals connected to them. Oh may lord save Keleniya to preserve its pristine glory.

Roy Tuesday, 02 July 2013 08:57 AM

Will the affected parties say they robbed themselves?

ling Tuesday, 02 July 2013 10:10 AM

These crooks really tarnished the good name of Kelaniya.

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