Nimal Lanza arrested
Posted by Editor on August 29, 2025 - 12:32 pm
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza has been arrested by the Kochchikade Police after surrendering to them.
He is scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (August 29).
UPDATE – 03:30 PM:
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza was remanded until September 12, 2025, following his production before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.
He was taken into custody today (August 29) after surrendering to the Kochchikade Police and was subsequently produced before the court.
The Attorney General has filed charges against the former Member of Parliament over allegations of unlawful assembly and property damage during a protest in 2006.
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