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A suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in the Panchikawatte area of Maradana has been arrested by officers of the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.
The arrest took place yesterday (04) on Abeysingharama Road, within the Maradana Police Division, following a tip-off received by the bureau.
Police recovered 22 grams and 200 milligrams of the narcotic substance known as ‘Ice’ from the suspect’s possession at the time of arrest.
The suspect, identified as a 40-year-old resident of Embilipitiya, has been confirmed as the gunman involved in the shooting incident that occurred in Panchikawatte on September 6, 2025.
Earlier investigations led to the arrest and remanding of three other suspects, including the motorcyclist who aided in the crime.
The Colombo North Divisional.
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A Tunisian court has sentenced 51-year-old Saber Chouchen to death for Facebook posts deemed insulting to President Kais Saied and threatening to state security—a ruling that has triggered widespread outrage among human rights organizations and legal experts.
Chouchen was convicted of attempting to overthrow the state, insulting the president, and spreading false information online under Tunisia’s controversial 2022 cybercrime law, Decree 54. The law criminalizes the publication of “false news” or statements considered offensive.
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Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara is set to return as head coach of Rajasthan Royals following the departure of Rahul Dravid.
Sangakkara, who has served as the franchise’s Director of Cricket since 2021, has already begun planning for the 2026 IPL season, according to ESPNcricinfo.
During his tenure, he has also doubled up as head coach, guiding the Sanju Samson-led team to the playoffs twice in four years.