Another top health official arrested over Immunoglobulin scandal

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Colombo, Jan 05 (Daily Mirror) - Former Deputy Director of Health Services attached to the Medical Supplies Division, Dr. Herath Kumara was apprehended by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today over the alleged involvement in the substandard human immunoglobulin scandal.

The arrest took place at the Health Ministry premises this afternoon.

Dr. Kumara is expected to face legal proceedings as he is set to be produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court later today.

With regard to the ongoing investigations related to the substandard Immunoglobulin scandal, several officials including the former Health Secretary, Director of the Medical Supplies Division are currently in remand custody.

Trade unions representing health professionals have raised concerns that the recent arrests made by the CID in connection with the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections are only targeting lower-level individuals, while the masterminds behind the scandal remain at large.

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Mk Friday, 05 January 2024 03:33 PM

Only small fishes. What about shark and king fish. Scary for big fishes.

Nimal Friday, 05 January 2024 03:40 PM

We are awaiting the glorious moment when the big guy would be arrested.

ruwan Friday, 05 January 2024 03:49 PM

when there are clear evidence for keheliyas involvement, why not arrest him?

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 05 January 2024 04:00 PM

Keheliya is having loose motion these days.

Bandu Friday, 05 January 2024 04:00 PM

CID not aiming high enough. May be they are shortsighted. Mastermind too high in the sky.

Ram Friday, 05 January 2024 04:14 PM

Main architect the Minister still at large

ravin Friday, 05 January 2024 04:30 PM

Poor health department officials ! Do or die situation has arrived. Please disclose all who advice to do any wrong doings in open courts. Let's bring the main culprit to books.

MOIZ Friday, 05 January 2024 04:36 PM

Sprats are netted and the shark is at large

a issadeen Saturday, 06 January 2024 12:59 AM

smalls or big all should arrest

Namal Bunhekka Saturday, 06 January 2024 03:51 PM

...but the Big man and his son is enjoying the freedom under this Ponna Gon government!

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