CPC Union Secretary Ananda Palitha arrested over fuel shortage claims

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation's (CPC) Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya wing (JSS) Secretary Ananda Palitha has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for making a statement about fuel shortage.

He told the media recently that the stocks of diesel in hand would suffice for only for 11 days, while petrol would be sufficient for 10 days.

Police said the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has lodged a complaint with the CID claiming that his statement was false and public would panic over such statement.

Accordingly, the CID arrested Ananda Palitha this evening at his residence in Wattala following an investigation.

He would be produced in Court tomorrow.

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Dolly Sunday, 22 August 2021 12:12 AM

Well done. All false reports, rumours and rumourmongers should be arrested and severely punished. Fire them from the job. This is not time to play do cheap politics and not a time for rumours and false reports. The SJB and JVP I am sure is behind this so they can get some cheap points. D

Cugan Sunday, 22 August 2021 01:05 AM

Maha Sangam praise for a dictator........

Misaru Sunday, 22 August 2021 01:22 AM

The is support have also been a director at the CPC. What a joke. This fellow is a Ranil stooge and member of the UNP working committee. Good Sajith and group left the UNP.

Terrence Sunday, 22 August 2021 08:55 AM

No Smoke without Fire

Labby Sunday, 22 August 2021 12:09 PM

The man had the guts to speak the truth; and then he pays the price for it.

Dinusha Galhena Sunday, 22 August 2021 12:09 PM

The party doesn’t matter. Whoever attempts to enjoy by making people panic must severely be punished. I am disgusted with people’s attitude. What a shame

Jey raj Sunday, 22 August 2021 12:12 PM

Then why Lock Down and limit Public Transportation ??? to save life lol..

Buddhist Sunday, 22 August 2021 07:29 PM

People should start filing legal action against the Police who arrest them and also against the Minister in charge of Police for these illegal arrests. Freedom of Speech is there in the constitution.

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