Aluthgama violence: 41 arrested

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Forty one people have been arrested in the aftermath of the violence which prevailed at Aluthgama and Beruwala. Police said some of those arrested had violated the curfew imposed in the two troubled spots.

They said a mob had set fire to a house and a shop at Welipenna this morning and that a special investigation had been launched to arrest the miscreants.

The Special Task Force (STF) was deployed at Mathugama to bring the situation under control.

The Ministry of Defence and Urban Development said the Army was deployed at Aluthgama, Welipenna, Dharga Town, Beruwala and Maggona with the military carrying out mobile patrolling on the request of the police.(Supun Dias)

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ted Tuesday, 17 June 2014 05:36 PM

they will be released very soon saying no evidence via DM Android App

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ashiq neo Tuesday, 17 June 2014 05:43 PM

who was arrested via DM Android App

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DON Tuesday, 17 June 2014 05:45 PM

The real culprit is roaming freely... via DM Android App

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naleer Tuesday, 17 June 2014 05:46 PM

Should arrest first who fuelled the situation not to repeat. via DM Android App

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sri lankan Tuesday, 17 June 2014 06:53 PM

everything is setupthe police didnt do anything on the day of incident n now they are acting heroicscrew these peoplewill the lives of dead come back via DM Android App

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Ahmed Tuesday, 17 June 2014 10:37 PM

what is point to act now prevention is better than cured. it should be acted before BBS meeting via DM Android App

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Fernando Tuesday, 17 June 2014 10:40 PM

What about the big fish. via DM iPad app

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Ananda Aluwihare Tuesday, 17 June 2014 10:43 PM

There is a rush of interest shown from many international quarters. There seems to be more than meets the eye via DM iPad app

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ALOKA Tuesday, 17 June 2014 09:00 PM

The LEADER who ignated the whole episode is lavishly enjoying life. What a justice !!!!

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FM Tuesday, 17 June 2014 10:01 PM

I think these youths or so called people need to see the 1983 period and then go back to the Era of 'check points' and all the hassles ... we all know people are dumb but this DUMB ?

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Rohan Wednesday, 18 June 2014 03:35 AM

Muslim extremists got shot by the STF. Thats the truth. via DM Android App

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Jason Tuesday, 17 June 2014 10:51 PM

As usual SL Police being proactive after the horse has bolted!

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Nature Wednesday, 18 June 2014 12:58 AM

How about the policemen (Traffic) who were watching the incident during the curfew & didn't take any actions. This seen was recorded in a CCTV (15th night 23.20).

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canada Lal Wednesday, 18 June 2014 06:42 AM

The main culprit after instigating the violence is still at large free . Shouldnt the authorities focus on arresting him. Police army will not take action after rathupaswela weliweriya

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catfish Wednesday, 18 June 2014 12:20 PM

Rohan - Modaya. Typical bulath hapana Modaya

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Sanjaya Thursday, 19 June 2014 09:26 AM

President pls sort this via DM iPad app

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