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Underworld figure ’Podi Lassie’ arrested in India



Colombo, Jan 16 (Daily Mirror) - Underworld figure Arumahandi Janith Madushanka Silva, alias 'Podi Lassie', has been arrested in India, police said.

Police Spokesman Buddhika Manathunga said that 'Podi Lassie', who had been in remanded custody, was released on bail by the Balapitiya High Court on December 9, 2024. 

The Magistrate imposed a travel ban on the suspect until the next court date.

However, 'Podi Lassie' violated his bail conditions and fled the country. Upon receiving information that he was in India, the Acting IGP sought assistance from Indian authorities to arrest the suspect.

The Spokesman said that Indian police has informed Sri Lankan authorities that 'Podi Lassie' had been arrested in India. 

He said that steps would be taken to bring the suspect back to Sri Lanka and present him in court for violating his bail conditions.



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