HUMAN ORGAN SMUGGLER CAUGHT IN SRI LANKA'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL KIDNEY RACKET

 

A new development has occurred in the case of the human organ racket that was exposed at a private hospital in Borella last year. Another suspect has been arrested in connection to the heinous crime, according to the police.

The arrest came after the police received multiple complaints regarding the illegal organ trade. The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) launched a thorough investigation into the matter, and four men and one woman who were victims of the racket came forward to file complaints at the Borella Police station.

Investigations revealed that the racket was targeting individuals from poverty-stricken families to obtain kidneys, and had failed to pay the promised amount following the operations.

The CCD made a breakthrough yesterday (30) by apprehending a 53-year-old man from Kollonawa, Wellampitiya, who allegedly acted as a broker between the hospital and potential victims. The police have also confiscated two mobile phones from the suspect’s possession.

The suspect is scheduled to appear before the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court today, according to police reports. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the human organ racket and are working to bring all those responsible for this heinous crime to justice.

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13 YEARS AFTER EKANALIGODA VANISHED, SANDHYA CONTINUES TO STRIVE FOR JUSTICE.

 

Today marks 13 years after the disappearance of Sandya Ekneligoda, Sandya's husband and the missing journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda.

In the Maha Kli Amman Temple in Mutuwal, Colombo, she saw a solemn proclamation of truth (Sathya kriy).

A journalist, cartoonist, and human rights activist from Sri Lanka named Prageeth Ekneligoda was reported missing on January 24, 2010.

A shocking revelation has surfaced about the former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his brother Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, who served as Defense Secretary. According to recent reports, they are being held responsible for the disappearance of several individuals in the country.

Numerous cases of kidnappings, commonly referred to as "white van cases," were reported during their tenure, with many of the victims never returning. One of the high-profile cases that highlighted this issue was that of journalist Pradeep Eknaligoda, who disappeared without a trace.

In addition to Eknaligoda, Sunday Leader Lasantha Wickramathunga also suffered a similar fate after speaking out against the corrupt and ruthless rule of Mahinda Rajapaksa. Both these individuals are being remembered today as brave voices who stood up against tyranny.

The shocking revelations about the Rajapaksa brothers have sent shockwaves throughout the country, with many calling for a thorough investigation into these disappearances. The authorities must take swift action to bring justice to the families of those who were abducted and hold those responsible accountable for their heinous crimes.

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ATTACKS DURING EASTER: MAITHRI COLLECTS ALMS FROM BEGGARS

Actor Sudaththa Thilakasiri made headlines today as he carried out a unique money collection process in an effort to help former President Maithripala Sirisena pay Rs. 100 million in compensation to the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

The move came after the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ordered a group of former government officials, including Sirisena, to pay compensation to the victims of the tragic attack on Thursday (12).

Sirisena had revealed that people dear to him had agreed to help him collect the necessary amount to pay the compensation. Enter Sudaththa Thilakasiri, who was seen walking around with a till, collecting money from the public in a satirical manner.

However, despite the humorous approach, the actor was later seen handing over the collected money to former President Sirisena at his residence. It remains to be seen if the collected funds will help Sirisena meet the required compensation amount, but Thilakasiri's unique contribution to the cause has certainly caught the attention of many. 

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HUMAN ORGAN SMUGGLING 3 GRAMA NILADHARI OFFICERS ARRESTED

 

In a significant development, three more individuals have been arrested in connection to the human organ racket that was uncovered at a private hospital in Borella last year.

According tothe Police, the racket came to light following several complaints filed at the Borella Police Station, after which the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) launched an investigation into the matter.

Last year, four men and a woman who had fallen victim to the racket filed complaints at the Borella Police station, prompting the CID to take action. The investigation revealed that the racket had targeted impoverished individuals mainly for kidneys, and failed to pay the agreed amount for the organs obtained.

On Tuesday (16), the CID arrested a 32-year-old resident of Colombo 13, believed to be a

key broker in the racket. The suspect was apprehended at Armour Street.

In a further development, two Grama Sevaka officers, aged 59 and residing in Kaduwela and

Rajagiriya, were also arrested for allegedly aiding the brokers by providing fake documents. They were attached to the Kollonawa and Sri Jayawardenpura Kotte Divisional Secretary areas.

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24 YR OLD KILLED IN MIDIGAMA

 

Tragedy struck in the Paathagama area in the Midigama Police Division last night (11), as a 24-year-old youth lost his life after being attacked with a sharp object.

According to the Police, the victim was a resident of Ahangama, Midigama. The cause of the murder is yet to be determined, but the Police revealed that investigations have uncovered the involvement of a group of individuals in the attack.

The Magisterial inquiry into the incident is expected to take place today (12), while the Midigama Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.

The incident has shocked the local community, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigations. The victim's family and friends are still coming to terms with the sudden loss of their loved one and are calling for justice to be served.

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AFTER TAKING OFF CHILDREN AT SCHOOL, A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED

 

Tragedy struck in the Kempane, Kalugalahena area in the Panamura Police Division this morning as a 50-year-old father of two was shot dead while riding his motorcycle.

According to the Police, the victim had just dropped off his children at school when he was attacked. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the assailant used a locally manufactured firearm to carry out the crime.

The Embilipitiya Magistrate conducted the magisterial inquiry, while the Judicial Medical Officer at the Tangalle Hospital will conduct the postmortem.

The motive behind the murder remains unclear, and the Panamura Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The victim's family and friends are devastated by the sudden loss and are calling for justice to be served. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigations.

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14 YEARS AFTER THE MURDER OF LASANTHA, LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY IS EMPHASIZED

 

Human rights organization Amnesty International has launched a campaign to draw attention to the lack of accountability surrounding the murder of Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickremetunge.

Wickremetunge, who was the Editor of The Sunday Leader, was killed in January 2009 when he was ambushed by unknown attackers on a motorcycle while on his way to work.

The Amnesty International campaign aims to highlight the lack of progress made in holding those responsible for the crime accountable for their actions. As part of the campaign, the organization has shared a timeline of the developments and lack of accountability surrounding the incident.

Many journalists and human rights activists in Sri Lanka have long called for justice to be served in the case, as it remains unsolved more than a decade after the murder. The Amnesty International campaign hopes to renew public attention to the case and the ongoing struggle for accountability.
The Sri Lankan government has faced criticism from both domestic and international groups for its lack of progress in investigating and prosecuting those responsible for the murder of Wickremetunge and other journalists in the country. The government has repeatedly pledged to take action on the issue, but progress has been slow, and many concerns remain unresolved.
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