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By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya
The Police Headquarters is reportedly in the process of revamping the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and accordingly, a group of police officers including high-ranking officers within the CID, is set to be transferred over alleged ties with notorious underworld drug dealer Nadun Chinthaka alias ‘Harak Kata’, the Daily Mirror learns.
Nadun Chinthaka and one of his accomplices Salindu Malshika alias “Kudu Salindu,” were arrested in Madagascar on March 01, 2023 in a joint operation by INTERPOL, Malagasy law enforcement authorities, and Customs officials.
They were brought back to the island on March 15 last year and detained by the CID. When ‘Harak Kata’ was detained at the CID, he attempted to escape from the CID, but his attempt was foiled. The Terrorist Investigation Division and the Special Investigation Unit of the Police Headquarters launched an investigation into the incident revealing that several police officers including those attached to the CID had assisted Harak Kata’s escape attempt.
Earlier, it was reported that some officers working in the CID and other departments had received large amounts of gifts in cash and other forms from Harak Kata.
As a result, the Police Headquarters had previously transferred an ASP attached to the CID over the allegations and several other senior officers are also set to be transferred in the next few days over the same allegations. Also, several police officers were arrested and remanded over aiding and abetting Harak Kata to escape from the CID.
Sources said that the Special Investigation Unit is already investigating an SSP and 19 other police officers from the CID over alleged links with Harak Kata.
IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon while serving as the Acting IGP, had previously warned officers about information indicating their links to criminals and said that action would be taken against them based on investigations.
Meanwhile, investigations have been launched into the missing two mobile phones and two passports belonging to Harak Kata and Kudu Salindu, which disappeared while in CID custody.
After the arrest of Harak Kata and Kudu Salindu in Madagascar, when the two were brought to Sri Lanka on March 15, 2023, these two phones and documents were in the custody of two officers of the CID. It was reported that those items have been handed over to the Public Complaints Investigation Division of the CID.
According to police sources, the date on which these two mobile phones and two passports went missing has not been revealed.
It was reported that these phones contained sensitive footage, mobile phone numbers of various drug dealers and organized criminals.
Colombo High Court Judge Damith Thotawatte on Monday ordered that Harak Kata be remanded until 26 April for the latter’s abortive bid to escape from the CID.
‘Harak Kata’ was ordered to be detained at the old prison complex in Tangalle, which is currently being used as a detention centre.
Jude Saturday, 16 March 2024 06:22 AM
Police officers naturally tempted Coz they don't get paid well.
Amaree Saturday, 16 March 2024 07:01 AM
The corrupt and thuggery activities practised by many SLPPers in and out Parliament and now it has spreader all over.
Sambo Saturday, 16 March 2024 08:04 AM
Their theory is if you cannot beat them, then join them.
sohan Saturday, 16 March 2024 08:56 AM
why in the world police officers cant be treated same as others in court, why have to transfer here and there, still stupid mentality and no one can take action, even the legal system is messed up on another level
Severe resistance will be the order of the day Saturday, 16 March 2024 09:33 AM
Can this be due the long shadows of former rulers? Their influence is now very slowly waning. But it is not easy. It is like the man in his death throes, struggling to remain alive and well.
Lionel Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:20 AM
Punishments in SL are ridiculous. Instead of sacking people or being asked to stand down, they always transfer people. Transferring people is not a punishment. They should be prosecuted, brought to justice and sacked or sent to jail. This stupid tranfer without charging anyone might only be sen in SL.
MOBILE DATA COPIED ONTO A USB AND STORED WLSEWHERE WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE LOSS OF BOTH MOBILE CONTENTS. Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:25 AM
BAD LUCK, THE DETAILS ON BOTH MOBILES SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN ONTO A USB AND BACKED UP ELSEWHERE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Ranil Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:28 AM
If police officers have links with drug dealers they're not suitable to be in the force. Disciplinary action must be taken.. Mere transferring is an eye wash.
Punchi Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:28 AM
Why are we hindering the beneficial nexus between police, security forces, criminals, monks and politicians that has made our country the foremost Buddhist prosperous paradise in the world ?
Punchi Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:37 AM
If there is proven links why are the police officers not charged with misconduct? Is it that their political patrons are too powerful ?
Borat Saturday, 16 March 2024 11:06 AM
Why transfer why not interdict
Spartacus Saturday, 16 March 2024 12:01 PM
Very funny when CID Officers known to have connections with drug dealers are not arrested and jailed, instead still kept under Police Service using Public Money but with a mere transfer. This is actually a joke that happens only in this nation of 69% idiots.
Chris Saturday, 16 March 2024 12:11 PM
Why transferred? They should be interdicted and charged and if found guilty sentenced. What kind of law is there in Sri Lanka??
Desabandu Saturday, 16 March 2024 12:39 PM
When Officers of the CID and other police officers have been found to have links with the underworld, all that happens to them is that they are transferred ! Does this clean the Police Department ? Is this adequate punishment ?
karu Saturday, 16 March 2024 02:40 PM
It is better to ascertain whether the underpants of the CID officers are missing
Madhura Saturday, 16 March 2024 03:32 PM
If senior officers are suspected to be having links with wrongdoers and criminals, they should be investigated and prosecuted. Transferring them is not the solution. If not people will see this as a drama leading to another fiasco. A major political change and transformation is needed in the elections to change this country.
Jamis Saturday, 16 March 2024 04:44 PM
So the punishment for aiding criminals is to TRANSFER police officers? What kind of a country is Sri Lanka? It sounds totally ridiculous. If they had connections to criminals and took gifts, the officers should be put behind bars for a very long time. Punitive punishments are needed to set an example for others.
navratne willamune Sunday, 17 March 2024 08:01 AM
Police officers need to be sacked without pension rights. not tranferd
Diensh Sunday, 17 March 2024 11:15 AM
getting ready for the elections?? stacking the chess board it seems...usually need to read between the lines what the real story is...what is officially mentioned is mostly not believable
DISGUSTED Sunday, 17 March 2024 10:14 PM
NOTHING NEW AS PER USUAL, IF IN ANY OTHER CIVILIZED COUNTRY THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN INTERDICTED, REMANDED AND A FULL INQUIRY WOULD BE HELD BY A INDEPENDENT BODY. SAD TO SAY SRI LANKA IS A LAUGHING STOCK AROUND THE WORLD, CORRUPTION GOES ON AND ON AND AUTHORITIES TURN A BLIND EYE. THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE NEED A NEW CHANGE IF IT IS TO MOVE ON AND I CANNOT SEE IT HAPPENING IN MOST OF UR READERS GENERATION, UNLESS GOD WORKS A MIRACLE THIS COMING ELECTION. ALL CROOKS AND CORRUPTION SHOULD BE LOCKED UP AND ASSETS/ALL ILLGOTTEN WEALTH CONFISCATED. WHEN WILL WE EVER LEARN HOW TO APPOINT HONEST POLITICIANS INTO GOVERNMENT. THE HONEST ONES SHOULD REMAIN AND THE RESTKICKED OUT.
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