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Damitha Abeyratne remanded till Sept. 14

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Actress Damitha Abeyratne was today ordered to be remanded till September 14 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage.

She was arrested by Colombo North Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) for allegedly forcibly entering Presidential Secretariat and obstructing the duties of police officers during Galle Face protests.

Damitha Abeyratne was represented by a group of lawyers including President's Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne, Counsel Thejitha Koralage, Udara Muhandiramge, Thilina Punchihewa and Eranda Yakandawala. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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  Comments - 22

  • Gayan Thursday, 08 September 2022 04:47 PM

    Will inquiries be made on how she bought a Mercedes Benz during the aragala period?

    Nadia Karunaratne Thursday, 08 September 2022 05:06 PM

    Donors should withhold assistance while the thieves and thugs in power trammel basic rights to protest against their tyranny , incompetence and plunder. Don't prop up fascists

    Close watch Thursday, 08 September 2022 06:40 PM

    All potential leaders to protest against current rulers are targeted. Those looted millions are scot free. It is high time for an up rise to maintain the law and order

    johan Thursday, 08 September 2022 07:01 PM

    She has a good Political future after next general e;ections. Nothing to much bother about these arrests and remanding etc.Govt. has already lost majority. Anytime there will be a collapse and also general election is round the corner

    Lank Thursday, 08 September 2022 07:57 PM

    Ranil will pay the price for this unlawful arrest ... If she can't protest and participate in demo what about other people ...Ranil started his revenge

    Priya Thursday, 08 September 2022 11:03 PM

    Damitha is acting in a well written drama to become a heroin and then enter politics.

    Nihal S Friday, 09 September 2022 01:46 AM

    This and other unlawful arrests shall be brought to the UNHRC session starting next week. There are a lot of cases including an Army officers assaulting civilians, the Police actions against peaceful demonstrators, PTA arrests etc. I hope some one will bring to UNHRC attention.

    neil alwis Friday, 09 September 2022 05:03 AM

    doesn't the magistrate has a conscience? it's clear to all as this is a personal vendetta.

    Sirimathie Walupala Friday, 09 September 2022 06:55 AM

    Convicted people in SL are ministers - innocent people are in Jail!! Good Governance!!

    Anura Nanayakkara Friday, 09 September 2022 08:42 AM

    Acting without any charge for JVP / ARAGALAYA and perhaps for IUSF . Hope she learns something to live according to the laws of the country. They are just seeking cheap popularity . !!

    Gadu Gudu Siril [Activist] Friday, 09 September 2022 10:11 AM

    Then after the 14th Sept. 2022, the real Aragalaya Phase 2 will begin with full action, Ranil be ready with your battalion.

    Q-U-Wath Q-ma-mi Friday, 09 September 2022 10:14 AM

    Mr. President, do you think if you arrest innocent protestors and claim that you are a winner. Take it from me only until 15th Oct. or before we will topple the Government and you will have to fold your mat.

    Dr. (Mrs) A.K. Kanthi Samarasinghe Friday, 09 September 2022 10:19 AM

    Hay, Wickramasinghe release Damitha Abeyratne immediately, otherwise expect a massive rally (the women from all island) will come to your office or residence, but this time our brave men also will follow us with weapons.

    KATHIE Sunna Friday, 09 September 2022 10:20 AM

    This incident is a very bad sign for Ranil, either he will remain or go to gallows soon.

    D.T. Amaray [Kottawa Market -King] Friday, 09 September 2022 10:23 AM

    Ranil please step down and give your chair to someone, as your days are counted by your dirty 3rd class actions arresting the innocent Aragalaya boys and girls. Release Damitha Abeyratne without any further delay.

    Roxton Schokman Friday, 09 September 2022 10:24 AM

    Sri Lanka is heading for a bloodshed and famine very soon due to the ruthless ruler Ranil and his SLPP henchman.

    Atha Katha Bannis Mama Friday, 09 September 2022 10:27 AM

    The coming war is going to be very crucial as all the opposition parties plus the newly formed WW's party also will join with our boys and girls to combat Ranil's regime and the ugly Ministers and State Ministers.

    Ambuldeniya Amarasooriya [UNP organizer for Avissawella] Friday, 09 September 2022 10:32 AM

    Mr. President, I got to know people have secret pocket meetings daily (Island-wide) with all kinds of men suffering with various problems, means you will have to be very careful and save your life. We need you Sir.... to rule our nation.

    Prof. K. Somasunderam (Colombo North) Friday, 09 September 2022 10:36 AM

    Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe release all the guys, do something good for the country by solving all our Fuel, LP Gas, Medicine, Fertilizer problems and bring sky rocketing Cost of living.

    Kamal Bolawansa Friday, 09 September 2022 10:38 AM

    Mr. Ranil Damitha Abeyratne

    Sunil Friday, 09 September 2022 11:18 AM

    Ranil is nothing but a pawn in the hands of the pohottuwa goons and is making a desperate but vain attempt to establish a rule of horrendous terror and instill fear among the people of this nation. His gimmicks will not succeed.

    Wasp Saturday, 10 September 2022 06:42 AM

    Damitha's next movie: 'Aragalaye Api and who do you think the villain will be? Yes, you guessed it: Ranil Rajapaksa, the man with the white mop!!!


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