Key ISIS Suspect Arrested in Colombo

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June 01, Colombo (LNW): A most wanted suspect, Osman Pushparaj, believed to have maintained close ties with four Sri Lankans arrested in India over suspected links with ISIS, has been apprehended in Colombo. The arrest was made during a joint operation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of Sri Lanka Police.

Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa confirmed the identity of the suspect and noted the significance of the arrest in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. The authorities are investigating further to understand the extent of Pushparaj’s involvement with ISIS and any potential threats posed by his activities.

This operation underscores the collaborative efforts between Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies in addressing national security concerns and combating terrorism.

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