Alleged organised criminal Batuwatte Chamara brought to Sri Lanka

Monday, 11 May 2026 - 7:55

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Manoj Suranga, also known as 'Batuwatte Chamara', arrived in the country tonight. Our airport correspondent reports that authorities in Azerbaijan deported the suspect, who then reached the Katunayake airport.


Arrangements are now underway to hand the suspect over to the Colombo Crimes Division for further investigation.



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