April 12, Colombo (LNW): A suspect has been taken into custody following an incident of vandalism and theft at the recently upgraded Pettah Central Bus Stand, which only resumed operations earlier this month after extensive renovations.
Police said the complaint was filed by the facility’s welfare unit after newly installed infrastructure was found damaged, raising concerns about security at the busy transport hub. The report was initially received by the Sri Lanka Police through the Pettah Police Station.
After a brief investigation, officers apprehended a 33-year-old man in the Kelaniya area on April 11. Some of the items believed to have been taken from the premises were reportedly recovered during the arrest, and further inquiries are under way to determine whether others were involved.
Authorities have also indicated that a technical evaluation of the extent of the damage will be sought from the Sri Lanka Air Force, particularly given its expertise in infrastructure assessment.
The suspect has since been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court and ordered to remain in remand custody until April 17, as investigations continue.