Two Additional Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Terror Plot Targeting Tourist Areas

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October 30, Colombo (LNW): The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that two more suspects have been apprehended on suspicion of planning attacks within Sri Lanka, allegedly targeting tourist hotspots at the behest of foreign terrorist organizations. The suspects are being detained under a 90-day detention order issued by the Minister of Defense for further questioning.

A confidential report related to the ongoing investigations, including the recent Arugam Bay incident, was presented to Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara by TID officers from the Criminal Investigation Department. The report is part of a special motion concerning the suspected terrorist plot against areas frequented by foreign tourists. Following the submission, the magistrate ordered detectives to provide ongoing updates as the investigation progresses.

Police Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General, Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa, confirmed that six suspects have been detained in connection with the Arugam Bay incident, including a Maldivian national apprehended on Monday (28). All suspects are currently being held under detention orders for interrogation.

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