May 9 unrest: Over 1,000 suspects still in remand custody

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Around 2,725 individuals have been arrested until this morning in connection with various charges following the violent incidents that have taken place across the country since May 9.

Police said 21 have been arrested within the last 24 hours ended this morning.

They said 857 incidents were reported to the police stations and 1,083 out of those 2,725 arrested were remanded for having involved in those violent incidents.

Meanwhile, 22 suspects were granted bail while 8 suspects were remanded yesterday alone.(DSB)

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Hilla Kevaa Sunday, 12 June 2022 12:20 PM

May 09th violence was a well orchestrated act by the Mahinda loyalists

Sokrates Sunday, 12 June 2022 12:32 PM

And the responsible crooks got bail or are still not arrested.

Aragalaya Sunday, 12 June 2022 12:36 PM

Main culprit Mahinda the CRUEL Thug still not arrested? This is the version of "democracy" the DESPOTIC ruler gave the nation with his Saubagya Dakma. One wonders if he has any human blood in him??

No point Sunday, 12 June 2022 12:42 PM

Just give them death penalty

Radika Sunday, 12 June 2022 01:34 PM

What a shameful country. The biggest culprit MR

Koswatte Saman Monday, 13 June 2022 09:44 AM

First arrest Johnstan... otherwise, we could handle him soon, no mercy.

Atha Katha Somay Monday, 13 June 2022 09:46 AM

Well unless all these men are not released, we could expect another mini war against the Govt. Political Looters, 2nd battalion is ready.

Market Rathnay - from Kelaniya Monday, 13 June 2022 09:49 AM

Gota you are asking for more trouble in the near future Sir, before that step down.

Mano Manoharan Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:13 AM

Why Mahinda, Roshita and Narmal in custody.

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May 9 unrest: Over 1,000 suspects still in remand custody

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