Colombo DIG Arrested in Connection with Alleged Temple Treasure Hunt - LNW Lanka News Web

Colombo DIG Arrested in Connection with Alleged Temple Treasure Hunt - LNW Lanka News Web

August 25, Colombo (LNW): Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) for Colombo, Uditha Liyanage, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over his suspected involvement in a treasure hunting operation allegedly linked to his wife.The arrest stems from an incident reported on August 15, in which DIG Liyanage’s wife and seven others were apprehended for reportedly engaging in illegal excavation activities at a te…

Colombo DIG Ujith Liyanage Arrested Over Anuradhapura Treasure Hunt Allegations • Sri Lanka Brief

Colombo Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ujith Liyanage was arrested moments ago by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), following allegations linked to a treasure hunting incident in the Anuradhapura district. CID investigations revealed that the DIG had visited the site in question, leading to his arrest earlier this morning. On August 14, eight individuals—including the DIG’s wife—were apprehended while allegedly engaged in excavating a…

DIG Uditha Liyanage arrested in treasure-hunting probe

Colombo Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Uditha Liyanage was taken into custody today (August 25) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an investigation into a treasure-hunting incident. Earlier, the DIG’s wife and eight others had been arrested by the Anuradhapura Police over their involvement in the treasure-hunting activity. It was revealed that the DIG had exerted pressure on senior officers of the A…