Colombo, 03 October 2026 – The Sri Lanka Police Media Division, in a detailed press release issued on September 21, 2026, highlighted significant breakthroughs in criminal investigations and reported on several fatal incidents across the island. The update includes the apprehension of suspects involved in attempted homicides, a large-scale forged document operation, and illicit liquor trafficking, alongside accounts of tragic road accidents.
Athurugiriya Police Apprehend Attempted Murder Suspects
A major breakthrough was reported by the Athurugiriya Police Division, which successfully arrested four individuals connected to two attempted homicide by shooting incidents. These incidents occurred on August 17, 2026, and September 8, 2026, within the Athurugiriya Police Division.
Acting on extensive investigations, officers apprehended the four suspects on September 19, 2026. This group includes the alleged shooter responsible for both incidents and three others accused of aiding and abetting the crimes. The suspects, aged 21, 24, 41, and 45 years, are residents of Padukka, Bandaragama, Meronthuduwa, and Alubomulla.
During the arrest, police recovered a live hand grenade from the possession of the alleged shooter. Furthermore, it was revealed that this suspect was already wanted under a warrant issued by the Horana Magistrate’s Court for a separate ongoing case. Athurugiriya Police are conducting further investigations into these serious offences.
Yakkala Police Unearth Major Forgery Ring
In a significant operation, the Yakkala Police Station dismantled a facility for producing forged documents, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old suspect from Tangalle. The raid took place on the afternoon of September 19, 2026, in the Imbulgoda area within the Yakkala Police Division, following information received by law enforcement.
During the raid, authorities confiscated a substantial cache of illicit materials, including:
- 35 forged certificates
- 51 official seals belonging to heads of universities, educational institutions, and various other organizations
- Two mobile phones
- Two laptops
- One printer
The Yakkala Police are continuing their investigations to uncover the full extent of this forgery operation and bring all involved parties to justice.
Walana Unit Seizes Large Quantity of Illicit Liquor in Horana
The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Strike Unit successfully conducted a raid in the Waulagala area of the Horana Police Division on the morning of September 20, 2026. Acting on intelligence, officers arrested a 79-year-old resident of Horana, recovering a substantial amount of illicit liquor.
A total of 78 litres and 750 millilitres of illegal alcohol, contained in 105 bottles, were seized during the operation. The suspect has been handed over to the Horana Police Station for further investigations, which are currently underway.
Fatal Road Accidents Reported in Gokarella and Agalawatta
The police report also detailed two separate fatal road accidents that occurred recently, resulting in the loss of lives.
Gokarella Incident
In the early hours of September 21, 2026, a 75-year-old female pedestrian, a resident of Gokarella, tragically lost her life in the Karawwewa area on the Kurunegala–Dambulla Road. She was walking on the left side of the road when she was struck by a lorry travelling towards Dambulla. The victim succumbed to her serious injuries upon admission to Gokarella Hospital. Gokarella Police are conducting further inquiries.
Agalawatta Motorcycle Collision
On the evening of September 20, 2026, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred near the 67/2 culvert on the Agalawatta–Baduraliya Road, within the Agalawatta Police Division. A motorcycle travelling towards Baduraliya skidded and overturned, subsequently colliding with another motorcycle approaching from the opposite direction.
Both riders sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Pimbura Hospital. Sadly, one of the riders, a 41-year-old Police Constable attached to the Matugama Police Station and a resident of Palenda, later succumbed to his injuries. Agalawatta Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
The Sri Lanka Police continue their efforts to maintain law and order, with ongoing investigations into all these incidents.
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