On the morning of 31.01.2026, a team of officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau conducted a raid in the Bentota Police Division on a tip-off and arrested two suspects with 05 kg and 105g of heroin. The suspects are residents of the Bentota area, aged 40 and 45. The Police Narcotics Bureau is conducting further investigations.
The Police are conducting investigations to locate a 15-year-old girl who absconded from a children’s home in Chilaw on 17.07.2025. She had previously escaped from the Meegahakotuwa Government Detention Home, where she was under detention, and was later taken into custody by the Chilaw Police on 14.07.2025. Subsequently, she was produced before the Magistrate’s Court and placed in the children’s home, from where she later escaped. Name: Willaff Francisco Mayumi Pratara Age: 15 years Permanent Address: No. 06, Henegedara, Udubaddawa Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts or any details that may assist in locating her is kindly requested to contact the following numbers immediately: Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Kuliyapitiya Police Station: 071 859 1263 Kuliyapitiya Police Station: 037-2281222
The body of a woman who had been assaulted and killed was discovered on an upper floor of the Sayura Apartment Complex in Angulana, following a telephone call received by the Angulana Police on the evening of 27.01.2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was a 24-year-old woman, a permanent resident of the Kudawaskaduwa area in Wadduwa. According to information provided by neighbors, she had been engaged in a dispute with the individual she was residing with at the apartment complex since the evening of 26.01.2026. Based on these findings, officers attached to the Crime Branch of the Angulana Police pursued the suspect connected to the assault and homicide and arrested him on 28.01.2026 while he was attempting to flee the area. The arrested suspect is a 26-year-old resident of the Sayurupura area in Angulana. Further investigations into the incident are currently being carried out by the Angulana Police.
The 2026 National Taekwondo Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, was successfully held on 23rd, 24th, and 25th January 2026 at the Nittambuwa Estates Indoor Stadium. A total of 208 athletes representing 19 sports clubs participated in the championship. The Sri Lanka Police Taekwondo Team fielded 16 male and 7 female athletes across several competition categories, of whom eight athletes secured podium finishes, demonstrating commendable skill and dedication. Achievements Police Constable 96761 W.H.H.T. Weerasinghe – 74 kg weight category – First Place Police Constable 90601 S.M.D.I.C. Seneviratne – 87 kg weight category – Second Place Police Constable 106505 R.M.U. Rajaguru – 80 kg weight category – Second Place Police Constable 105855 M.P.N. Fernando – 54 kg weight category – Third Place Police Constable 98709 H.M.D.G. Bandara – 58 kg weight category – Third Place Female Police Constable 12643 W.P.Y. Kumara Ratna – 67 kg weight category – Second Place Female Police Constable 12665 K.M.H. Weerakoon – 67 kg weight category – Third Place Female Police Constable 12578 H.M. Ayeshani – 73 kg weight category – Third Place All eight medalists competed in the Kyorugi (sparring) event. The Chairman of the Police Taekwondo Team is Deputy Inspector General of Police M.N. Sisira Kumara, while the Secretary is Assistant Superintendent of Police N.T. Nirosha Kumari. The team is managed by Inspector A.D.S. Amarasinghe. The coaching and support staff include Chief Coach Police Sergeant 15970 W.P.S. Hettiarachchi, Assistant Coach Police Constable 79389 A.L.A. Arana Shantha, and Physiotherapist Police Constable 79393 S.J.P. Sugathadasa. Police Constable 23785 T.M.P.C. Tennakoon served as the Team Leader.
Officers attached to the Mahaoya Camp of the Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a 24-year-old suspect who was illegally loading sand into a tipper truck without a valid permit during a raid carried out on the morning of 26.01.2026 in the Karadaha area of the Mahaoya Police Division. Later the same night, another suspect aged 41 was apprehended in the Kolayaya area of Ikiriyagoda, Mahiyangana, while unlawfully loading sand into a tipper truck without the required authorization. The suspect, a resident of the Mapakada area, has been produced before the Mahiyangana Police Station for further legal proceedings. Meanwhile, officers from the Ampara Camp of the Police Special Task Force arrested a 40-year-old individual who was illegally loading sand into a tractor-trailer without a permit during a raid conducted that evening in the Adaloya area of the Uhana Police Division. The suspect is a resident of the Weranketagoda area in Uhana.
A 48-year-old suspect, a resident of Elutthur, Mannar, who allegedly defrauded Rs. 1,705,000 by falsely promising to facilitate employment in Canada, was arrested by officers of the Negombo Special Crimes Division on 24 January 2026. The suspect was produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court and has been remanded until 03 February 2026. In a separate incident, a complaint has been reported regarding a fraud involving Rs. 915,000, in which a suspect allegedly promised employment in Romania. According to the complaint, a woman from the Anuradhapura area was deceived by an acquaintance and initially paid Rs. 470,000 for preliminary arrangements. Subsequently, after being informed that an additional Rs. 1.6 million was required to complete the remaining procedures and that half of this amount should be paid the victim transferred Rs. 400,000 to a bank account provided by the suspect. Despite repeatedly requesting a refund as time passed, the suspect failed to return the money. The victim thereafter lodged a complaint with the police, submitting photocopies of deposit receipts and related documents as evidence. Public Advisory Members of the public are advised to exercise caution when seeking employment opportunities abroad through private institutions. It is strongly recommended to select service providers only after conducting thorough and proper verification. Do not fall victim to individuals who exploit the aspirations of job seekers with fraudulent intentions. If a service provider appears suspicious, immediately report the matter to the nearest police station. Always retain payment receipts and documents containing the service provider’s details for future reference.
The newly constructed Polpitiya Police Station, established to serve the residents of Polpitiya village in the Hatton Police Division, was officially declared open to the public on 06.02.2026 under the patronage of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ananda Wijayapala. The event was graced by the presence of the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya. The opening ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya District Development Committee, Mr. Manjula Surawirarachchi; Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Nuwara Eliya District, Mr. Priyantha Chandrasiri; Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Hatton Division, Mr. Pradeep Weerasekara; all Officers-in-Charge of the Hatton Police Division; and several government officials. The Officer-in-Charge of Polpitiya Police Station, Inspector Mr. P.H.M.N. Upul Kumara, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and attendees. Addressing the gathering, the Inspector General of Police expressed his sincere satisfaction at the establishment of a permanent, modern police station equipped with all essential facilities, and at its dedication to the service of the public. The Ministry of Public Security extended its appreciation to all key stakeholders who contributed to the successful construction of the police station, which commenced in November 2025, following the acquisition of 78.43 perches of land belonging to the Ceylon Electricity Board. Previously, Polpitiya Police Station functioned from a small rented house since 2021, providing police services to more than 9,000 residents across seven Grama Niladhari Divisions in the area. With the completion of this purpose-built facility on land allocated exclusively for police use and equipped with modern amenities, the Polpitiya Police Station is now better positioned to deliver a more efficient and effective public service.
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In conjunction with the 78th Independence Day celebrations, officers of the Community Police Division visited the Lankarama Viharaya in Borella on the morning of 05.02.2026 to offer comfort and companionship to senior citizens residing in an elderly care home, where they are spending their later years. With the objective of nurturing compassion and respect for the elderly among the younger generation, children from the Tiny Tots Pre-School operated by the Community Police Division were also invited to participate in the event. Arrangements were made to provide the senior citizens with several hours of joyful musical entertainment, featuring performances by the Police Western Band. Well-known entertainers Suneth Chitrananda and Anura Srinath, recognized for their contributions to comedy and music, also took part in the program, further enriching the entertainment. Additionally, the Community Police Division arranged lunch for the residents of the elderly care home on the same day. The program was organized under the guidance of the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Community Police and Environment Directorate, Mr. Roshan Rajapaksa, based on a concept introduced by the Inspector General of Police. The event was coordinated by the Director of the Community Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. D.K. Priyantha, and was graced by the presence of the Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Sunil Watagala, who attended upon invitation.
Police investigations are currently in progress to locate the suspect shown in the photograph below, who is absconding after allegedly slitting the throat of a 34-year-old woman in the Dolahena area of the Mathugama Police Division on 18.04.2025. Name: Brahmanage Don Sanath Ravindra NilanthaAddress: No. 78/01, Ihalakanda, AgalawatteNational Identity Card No.: 840321401V Members of the public who possess any information that may assist in the apprehension of this suspect are kindly requested to contact the following officers immediately: Headquarters Police Inspector, Mathugama: 071 8591701Inspector, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Mathugama: 071 8594381