SL: Five Underworld Criminals Arrested in Indonesia
- By KrishCNL
- August 28, 2025
- Law & Order, News, Political
- Five Criminals, Indonesia
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A press conference was held at the Department of Government Information, Colombo today following the arrest of five Sri Lankan underworld criminals , Backhoe Saman, Thembili Lahiru, Kehelbaddara Padme, Commando Salinda, and Panadura Nilanga ,and a female associate, the wife of Backhoe Saman.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said, “The law is equal for everyone, whether a politician, a criminal, or any other.
He added that special courts will be established to fast-track organized crime cases.
The Minister thanked the Indonesian Metropolitan Police, Indian intelligence agencies, and Sri Lanka’s Police for supporting the seven-day operation.
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya confirmed the suspects will be deported to Sri Lanka in the coming days.
Authorities noted that 75 Interpol Red Notices have been issued so far, with 20 criminals already deported.
The press conference was attended by Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala , D.W.R.B. Seneviratne, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Priyantha Weerasooriya, Inspector General of Police; and Ruwan Kumara, Director of the Crime Record Division.
