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CID to detain Rishad and brother for 90-days

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been granted permission to detain the Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen and Riyaj Bathiudeen for 90-days.

The Parliamentarian and his brother were arrested early Saturday morning (24) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that they were arrested at their respective residences over allegations of aiding and abetting the suicide bombers of the Easter attack.

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