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By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya
GALLE (Daily Mirror) - Public Security Minister Tiran Alles revealed that the notorious criminal figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremaratne alias "Harak Kata," currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), attempted to bribe him with Rs. 700 million to avoid being extradited to Sri Lanka.
This revelation came during a meeting in Unawatuna, Galle, attended by senior police officers, Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of police stations in the Southern Province, and several government officials.
Minister Alles also said that underworld figures are willing to offer even larger sums to senior officials in a bid to remove him from his Ministerial position.
The Minister emphasized that Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in their respective police stations will be held accountable for addressing drug and underworld activities in their areas.
The Minister expressed his intention to take action, including transferring non-compliant OICs.
"I will utilize the intelligence unit to gather comprehensive information on incidents in these areas, and transfers will be based on these reports," he said.
Minister Alles lamented the situation in which police officers are threatened while in uniform by underworld figures. He called upon the police to use their authority to apprehend criminals and assured them of his support.
He emphasized the urgency of eradicating both the underworld and drug-related activities.
Meanwhile, Senior Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Western Province, Deshabandu Tennakoon highlighted the role of certain police officers aiding and abetting underworld members, which has led to a significant increase in criminal activities.
He said this has drawn serious criticism and raised concerns about the integrity of the Police Department.
The meeting was attended by other high-ranking officials, including the Secretary to the Ministry, Senior DIG in charge of the Southern Province, Sanjeeva Medawatta, and STF Commandant Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara.
B P Sunday, 05 November 2023 11:22 PM
They know the level of our ministers, that is why they offer bribes to get illegal benefits. He and his police cannot understand that and reveal things to the public thinking that people would consider them as saints.
Money Waster Monday, 06 November 2023 12:47 AM
Where was this held?
Quolp Monday, 06 November 2023 01:20 AM
The uniformed Police are a threat to society in protecting and/or maintaining JUSTICE and law
Sivalingam Monday, 06 November 2023 02:30 AM
Harak Katha Nayaka probably still under the effects of Dummika peniya.
Kandiah Balendran Monday, 06 November 2023 02:31 AM
Biggest parasites are in Diyawannawa.
Ram Monday, 06 November 2023 03:20 AM
Bribes are offered when the offerors learn that offeree can be got round with money. I am not surprised about the offer. If it was me I would report the details to the Police to arrest the offeror who is very likely a person from the outside the Prison.
Ram Monday, 06 November 2023 03:23 AM
Minister as the offeree could have reported the offer to Police and laid a trap for the Police to catch the person who offered the bribe in the act of giving.
Ram Monday, 06 November 2023 03:24 AM
I will not believe the Minister as he failed to report the offer to Police to catch the offender in the act
Chungi Monday, 06 November 2023 05:46 AM
All scammers in khaki uniforms.
Balu Kata Monday, 06 November 2023 06:18 AM
No criminal has offered money to ministers in the past. There must be a hidden reason for this minister.
ravin Monday, 06 November 2023 06:53 AM
surly we will gulp it down. cross examination of harak kata will confirm the same ...... ?
Premalal Perera Monday, 06 November 2023 08:32 AM
And you said no? What an honest politician.
Anthony. R Monday, 06 November 2023 12:34 PM
Go tell it to the Birds. Why was no action taken then? Any bang Tsunami.
Sam Panam Monday, 06 November 2023 01:05 PM
Then what? He will be acquitted!
ANNECUNT Monday, 06 November 2023 02:46 PM
There is no difference between harak kata and minister Alles both are criminal and Alles is in the panama papers
Adwani Monday, 06 November 2023 03:01 PM
Now the election is approaching, those who are unable to speak about the benefits this poor island will reap are putting themselves forward with painted by cheap honesty.
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