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Constable promoted to Police Sergeant

editorMay 4, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Police Constable who initially reported suspicious activity at the house in Sainthamaruthu where several explosions were reported has been promoted to the rank

Police seized suspicious lorry

editorApr 30, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – A suspicious lorry bearing number EP PX-2399 which was on the list of suspected vehicles was seized and three were arrested this morning at

How Indian police uncovered Sri Lanka terror plot

editorApr 28, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – While monitoring the usual channels, Indian police stumbled upon something extraordinary: a detailed plot for what would become the bloodiest attack linked to the

Female member of militant group in Kalmunai killed – Police

editorApr 27, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Police Media Unit says a female member of the militant group which opened fire on security troops during last night’s exchange of gunfire

Algeria protests: Police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators

editorApr 10, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Algerian police used water cannon on Tuesday to disperse crowds demonstrating against the appointment of a new interim president. Abdelkader Bensalah, the speaker of

New uniforms for the Police – MS

editorMar 29, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says steps are being taken to introduce new uniforms for Police personnel, replacing the current khaki uniform. Speaking at the opening

Four Accomplices of Kimbule-Ele Guna Arrested

editorMar 28, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Police have arrested four suspects including underworld figure known as “Peramulle Sameera,” a close associate of large-scale drug trafficker “Kimbula-Ela Guna,” who is believed

Police fires tear gas and water cannons at university students

editorMar 19, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Police have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse a mob of protesting university students at Ward Place, Colombo, UTV News learns.

The President instructs police to launch an investigation into gangs extorting money from buses

editorMar 5, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has stated that, during the course of his political career he had not called the police for the purpose of discussing

Police Constable Detained For Questioning In Connection To The Rathgama Incident

editorMar 4, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Permission has been granted by Galle Magistrate court, to detain and question a police constable in connection to the murder of two businessmen in