Wimal Weerawansa’s wife arrested

Wimal Weerawansa’s wife arrested

February 22, 2015   07:42 pm

Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was under investigation for allegedly submitting forged documents to get a diplomatic passport, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Police Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana said.

“The CID apprehended Shashi Weerawansa at a private hospital in Malabe, this evening (22),” SSP added.

A manhunt had been launched to locate Weerawansa, after the CID officers found that the suspect has fled her residence in Kaduwela, since last Friday.

Earlier, the police too sought the Attorney General’s advice in this case. The CID initiated the inquiry as they received information that Weerawansa had allegedly obtained the diplomatic passports by submitting birth certificate with forged names and dates of birth.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Several areas flooded as river water levels continues to rise due to heavy rainfall

Several areas flooded as river water levels continues to rise due to heavy rainfall

How the CID uncovered details on drug networks of ' Harak Kata ' and 'Kudu Salindu'

Passengers left stranded as sudden railway strike leads to multiple train delays

Restaurant owners urge govt. to control the ' egg mafia '

Litro and Laugfs Gas announce price hike

NEWS IN BRIEF | PRIME TIME | 2023.10.04

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

Headlines of the Ada Derana 6.55pm News Bulletine - 2023.10.04