President hosts rescued child, his family for lunch
President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday had lunch with Danindu Yashen, who was rescued from his kidnappers on Friday and his family at the President’s House.
The senior police officers who worked day and night behind the scene to ensure the recuse of the four-year-old child were also felicitated by the President. They are Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of the CID Ravi Seneviratne, its Director Senior Superintendent of Police R.L. Ranaweera, and Assistant Superintendent of Police Wijesekera. Inspector General of Police N.K. Illangakoon, too, graced the occasion.
Danindu was also provided with toys by the President.
The CID has been provided with detention orders to interrogate the four suspected kidnappers arrested on Friday night.
Detectives are also trying to find out whether they were involved in similar crimes in the past.
(Courtesy: The Island)
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka declares essential services to ensure recovery after Cyclone Ditwah January 31, 2026
- Sri Lanka disburses Rs. 50,000 relief to 70% of Cyclone Ditwah victims January 31, 2026
- Sri Lanka to launch national review on social media’s impact on children January 30, 2026
- Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia move to boost industrial cooperation January 30, 2026
- Johnston Fernando, two sons and others further remanded until February 13, 2026 January 30, 2026
Only in SL does a President of the Country involves himself so pro-actively to solve this abduction of an innocent young child. May the Good Lord bless him forever!
Congratulations also to the special police corps ordered by the President to find the boy for their excellent detective work and care for a happy ending!
Million Dollar question is what is going to happen to the culprits? Get a prison sentence and get pardoned on Wesak day?