Shani Abeysekara arrested
Posted by Editor on July 31, 2020 - 8:16 am

Former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).
The Police Spokesperson said Abeysekara was placed under arrest for fabricating evidence over a firearms case.
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Gotabaya’s government is arresting Intelligent officers has the Hon Attorney General’s permission being obtained