IGP Pujith Jayasundara arrested

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Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara noted that a group of CID officials arrested Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando, who was earlier admitted to the National Hospital. Meanwhile, IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who is on compulsory leave, was arrested by CID officers at the Police Hospital in Narahenpita.

Former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and IGP Pujith Jayasundara failed to appear before the CID today after being hospitalized. They were summoned before the CID to record statements regarding the April 21st terror attacks.