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Tag: custody

One of the prison escapees captured
LOCAL

One of the prison escapees captured

One of the six inmates who fled the custody of the prison officers Monday at the Baddegama Magistrate’s Court has…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/05/2018
Sri Lanka Navy assists repatriation of 27 Indian fishermen released from custody
LOCAL

Sri Lanka Navy assists repatriation of 27 Indian fishermen released from custody

The Sri Lanka Navy on Wednesday assisted in the repatriation of 27 Indian fishermen after they were released from the…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/04/2018
Bond scam suspects Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena file revision bail application in Appellate Court
LOCAL

Bond scam suspects Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena file revision bail application in Appellate Court

Perpetual Treasuries Limited director Arjun Aloysius and CEO Kasun Palisena, who are in remand custody in connection with the Central…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/03/2018
Egyptian driver murders Sri Lankan maid after love affair
WORLD

Egyptian driver murders Sri Lankan maid after love affair

A 22-year-old Egyptian driver is being held in custody over charges of killing a 54-year-old Sri Lankan maid who worked…

byFaraz Shauketaly27/02/2018
Two persons taken into custody at Bundala National Park
LOCAL

Two persons taken into custody at Bundala National Park

Two persons who went on hunting at the Bundala National Park have been taken into custody. The Wildlife Department noted…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/12/2017
Indonesia parliament speaker detained in Graft scandal
WORLD

Indonesia parliament speaker detained in Graft scandal

Indonesia’s parliament speaker Setya Novanto, was taken into custody by the country’s anti-corruption agency over his alleged role in a…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017

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