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Terrorism-related Incidents in Colombo
2010
2010
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January 28
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The TID arrested a top LTTE cadre,
identified as Shantha Kumar Rajan, in Colombo. He was reportedly
a close associate of slain LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and
LTTE deputy leader Veerakathy Manivannam aka Castro
and was at large for a couple of years. He was also involved in
procurements for the LTTE for the last 10 years and was a trained
LTTE cadre, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) TID N. Wakishta said.
Rajan was active in procurement for the LTTE traveling under a
forged passport. He was wanted by the TID and Interpol. Sivakumar
was also connected with the explosive laden vehicle found at the
Sama Viharaya at Kotahena in 1996. The search for LTTE operatives
and important cadres overseas has not been stopped as they were
active in other countries. The TID and the Defence Ministry is
continuing the search for them and we have not stopped our operations,
the DIG added.
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February 3
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Sri Lanka Police
have arrested 37 suspects under Emergency Regulations over the
alleged assassination attempt on President Mahinda Rajapakse and
his family by supporters of the main opposition candidate General
(Retired) Sarath Fonseka. The arrestees include a Brigadier,
a Colonel, several Army deserters and four civilians. Another
23 Army deserters, who were hiding in General Fonseka's office
in Colombo, during the last week's search, have been arrested
by the Police. The Police also took General Fonseka's office
equipments including 23 computers and four motor bikes into custody.
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February 3
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Two Tamil persons
have been arrested in connection with supplying the arms found
in a Buddhist temple, Bodhirukkaramaya, in Maligawatta.
The Government said that there were plans to assassinate the President
and his family on their return to the President's residence following
the Election Commissioner's announcement of the final results.
More arrests are expected as more information becomes available
during the ongoing investigations.
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March 2
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The CID arrested a high ranking
member of the LTTE international finance wing, the State-owned
radio reported. The CID arrested the suspect, who arrived
in the country from Geneva in Switzerland on January
10, 2010, while hiding in a house at Pallidora road
in Dehiwala area in Colombo. The CID claimed
the suspect has arrived in the country to look into the business
enterprises owned by the outfit. Reportedly the suspect has obtained
a passport and visa after producing false information to the immigration
and emigration controller. Reports indicate that the LTTE received
funds nearing 300 million dollars a year from its overseas network.
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May 26
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Police arrested a key supporter
of the LTTE, on her arrival in Colombo, reports The Island. Well
informed sources said that she had been instrumental in collecting
funds in Frankfurt for the terrorist organisation and played a
key role in the anti-Sri Lanka demonstrations held in the German
Commercial Capital during the final stages of the ‘humanitarian
operation’ launched by the Security Forces. "She was a key member
of the pro –LTTE group who sat across railway lines and blocked
the movement of trains in Frankfurt demanding the Sri Lanka Government
to halt the operation against the LTTE," sources said. The woman,
who had lived in Germany for a considerable period, was also one
of the main organisers of the anti-Sri Lanka demonstration held
opposite the Indian Consul General’s office in Frankfurt, sources
said. The suspect is a native of Chilaw and is around 50 years
of age. Some of her close relatives too had been involved in the
demonstrations against Sri Lanka and had raised funds for the
LTTE in Frankfurt, the sources said. Her family owns the GS Traders
in Frankfurt and her son-in-law who is also an LTTE supporter
is looking after the business, the source said. She is being interrogated
by the CID, sources said.
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July 11
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Police recovered one T-56 weapon and one empty
magazine from Wellampitiya area of Colombo District.
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July 6
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Police in the Kotahena area of
Colombo District and Sambalthivu area of Trincomalee District
recovered two hand grenades, one claymore mine, two birth certificates,
one education certificate, a principal’s seal, two identity cards,
one driving licence and one mobile phone.
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November 9 |
Police in a search operation one hand grenade
from Maradana in Colombo District.
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