An individual who conducted a press conference through a video on social media and presented unverified false facts was taken into custody yesterday by the Counter Terrorism Investigation Division.
The Police Media Division stated that this suspect was arrested in connection with broadcasting unverified false information through a social media video and press conference alleging that an LTTE training camp is being operated in the Pallai reserve within the Akkarayankulam police division.
He is a 46-year-old resident of the Bellanwila, Boralasgamuwa area.
The suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (19).
The Police Media Division stated that this suspect was arrested in connection with broadcasting unverified false information through a social media video and press conference alleging that an LTTE training camp is being operated in the Pallai reserve within the Akkarayankulam police division.
He is a 46-year-old resident of the Bellanwila, Boralasgamuwa area.
The suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (19).
Latest News
Macron, Burnham, Merz to discuss support for Ukraine
Local
22 August 2026
Canada to match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar'
Local
22 August 2026
Trump wants Kim summit, but North Korea signals caution
Local
22 August 2026
Ceuta begins burials of migrants killed in mass crossing
Local
22 August 2026
NATO members discuss Hormuz options without alliance involvement
Local
22 August 2026
‘Bus Lalith’ to be brought back to Sri Lanka
Local
22 August 2026
Mexico governor resumes office despite US accusations
Local
22 August 2026
Canberra joins Australia’s gun buyback after Bondi attack
Local
22 August 2026
Brazil, US seek talks to resolve tariff dispute
Local
22 August 2026
New initiative launched to protect shark population
Local
22 August 2026