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Terrorism-related Incidents in Colombo
2010
2010
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No.
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Date
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Description
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January 28
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The TID arrested a top LTTE cadre,
identified as Shantha Kumar Rajan, in Colombo. He was reportedly
a close associate of slain LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and
LTTE deputy leader Veerakathy Manivannam aka Castro
and was at large for a couple of years. He was also involved in
procurements for the LTTE for the last 10 years and was a trained
LTTE cadre, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) TID N. Wakishta said.
Rajan was active in procurement for the LTTE traveling under a
forged passport. He was wanted by the TID and Interpol. Sivakumar
was also connected with the explosive laden vehicle found at the
Sama Viharaya at Kotahena in 1996. The search for LTTE operatives
and important cadres overseas has not been stopped as they were
active in other countries. The TID and the Defence Ministry is
continuing the search for them and we have not stopped our operations,
the DIG added.
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February 3
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Sri Lanka Police
have arrested 37 suspects under Emergency Regulations over the
alleged assassination attempt on President Mahinda Rajapakse and
his family by supporters of the main opposition candidate General
(Retired) Sarath Fonseka. The arrestees include a Brigadier,
a Colonel, several Army deserters and four civilians. Another
23 Army deserters, who were hiding in General Fonseka's office
in Colombo, during the last week's search, have been arrested
by the Police. The Police also took General Fonseka's office
equipments including 23 computers and four motor bikes into custody.
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February 3
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Two Tamil persons
have been arrested in connection with supplying the arms found
in a Buddhist temple, Bodhirukkaramaya, in Maligawatta.
The Government said that there were plans to assassinate the President
and his family on their return to the President's residence following
the Election Commissioner's announcement of the final results.
More arrests are expected as more information becomes available
during the ongoing investigations.
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