Excise Officer arrested for distorting, sharing song on social media

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Colombo, April 17 (Daily Mirror) - An Excise officer was arrested in Wariyapola for distorting and sharing the 'Sooriya Mangalya' song on social media.

The Computer Crimes Investigation Division of the CID initiated an inquiry following a complaint to the Inspector General of Police regarding the distortion of this traditional New Year song sung by veteran artist Rohana Beddage with the Ranwala Corps.

The North West Provincial Unit of the Computer Crimes Investigation Division conducted an investigation leading to the arrest of a 31-year-old Excise officer from Talathuoya.

The suspect was handed over to the Wariyapola Police Station and is scheduled to produced before the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate's Court today.

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Adwani Wednesday, 17 April 2024 09:12 AM

There are lot of other big crimes need attentions and actions. By distorting the song, is it that the country has lost billions????

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Revamping Needed Urgently Wednesday, 17 April 2024 11:42 AM

Correct and Clearly shows the pea brain standard of the IGP. As mentioned, bigger crimes of corruption and murders need more attention but not being followed up and resolved. That’s why a revamp of these officials needs to be done immediately.

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Rip Winkle Wednesday, 17 April 2024 10:58 AM

What nonsense is this? Crimes of collosal proportions are being committed on a regular basis by politicians and government officials but absolutely no action is being taken against them. While it is comforting to the masses to see Rambukwella in custody, nobody believes he will be convicted for his crimes and given a lengthy jail term. In the meantime, he is provided with many privileges and according to news reports his family commutes in government owned luxury vehicles.

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Ravana Wednesday, 17 April 2024 11:47 AM

Meanwhile, fellows who brought in unwanted projects, plunging us into soul crushing debts are training their children to become the next president, are free to roam around. With added security on citizens' tax money

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Ram Wednesday, 17 April 2024 01:03 PM

This is not a crime that must be investigated. There are many songs of reputed/respected vocalists distorted and presented in the you tube

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Puswadilla Wednesday, 17 April 2024 01:49 PM

Damn nonsense. Wonder when are they going to inquire and arrest the fellow who circulated / distributed the song to excise officer? Looks like this artist too would have to be arrested for disturbing the public. Might as well we keep his song

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Jeanne Thursday, 18 April 2024 08:20 AM

What a petty, ridiculous and embarrassing joke this country has become. This is simply unbelievable! Corrupt and deposed Presidents and their families are running around Scot-free in this country and we arrest a chap for exercising his freedom of musical expression?

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