February 26, Colombo (LNW): A specialised Sri Lankan police unit has left the country to facilitate the return of Janith Madusanka, also known as “Podi Lassie,” a suspected organised crime figure currently in Indian custody.
The team, drawn from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), departed yesterday afternoon with the mission of repatriating the individual following the completion of legal proceedings in India. Authorities in the neighbouring country had previously detained Madusanka for allegedly entering their territory illegally.
Sri Lankan police say that the suspect is believed to be connected to a series of serious organised crimes and high-profile offences within the country. Law enforcement officials emphasised that his return is crucial to ongoing investigations into these cases.
The CID team is expected to oversee the handover and transport of Madusanka back to Sri Lanka in the coming days, ensuring that proper legal and security protocols are observed throughout the process. Authorities have indicated that investigations will continue once he is back on the island.