Railway gate operator arrested in Kollupitiya for being drunk on duty

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Colombo, Nov. 14 (Daily Mirror) - Railway security officers yesterday arrested a railway gate operator at the Uttarananda railway crossing in Kollupitiya for being under the influence of alcohol while on duty, Railway Spokesman Asanka Samarasinghe confirmed.

The Uttarananda Mawatha railway crossing, located between Kollupitiya and Kompannavediya near Temple Trees, is a key crossing frequently used by ambassadors, high-ranking government officials, and other dignitaries.

The arrested operator identified himself as Sudath Dhammika, an assistant attached to the Company Road railway station. He is also the secretary of the Railway Clerks’ Parallel Services Association. Following the incident, the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport has suspended his duties.

Several railway employees have alleged that Dhammika had previously been involved in other illegal activities aimed at creating disputes within the railway system.

All arrangements have been made to stop all payments to Dhammika with immediate effect.

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Roshanaly Friday, 14 November 2025 11:51 AM

Don't worry, you will get all your arrears and job back once the Government changes.

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yuthika Friday, 14 November 2025 01:21 PM

just because the crossing is used by high ranking officials this guy got caught, if not people will just die and no one will care, have to properly restructure this whole railway dept, can easily make all railcrossings electrical with solar power and have fail safe add sensors etc, iot systems are becoming way more cheaper than they used to be and yet we cant implement such a simple system, our system is proper weak while children are developing more advanced systems in other nations, just send everyone abroad , what's the use of having so much talent in the country yeah? go back to the 50s 60s celebrate an old worldcup and talk about war is enough i guess

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