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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Sri Lankan Security Forces
2. Suspected Handler Arrested in India
Sri Lankan security forces suspect that a 46-year-old man acted as a handler for four Sri Lankan nationals arrested in India for suspected ISIS links. The suspect, Osmand Gerrard, is believed to have facilitated their movement from Sri Lanka to India. Sri Lanka Police have announced a cash reward for information on Gerrard’s whereabouts. The collaboration between Sri Lanka and India involves the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Division and the Police Terrorist Investigations Division. The arrested individuals include a businessman, the son of a notorious criminal, and two others with suspicious backgrounds. Authorities are conducting a high-powered investigation into this case.
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1. Sri Lankan security forces investigation
2. Suspected handler of arrested Lankans
Sri Lankan security forces suspect that a 46-year-old man acted as a handler | Image:ANI
Colombo: Sri Lankan security forces are currently investigating the suspected involvement of a 46-year-old man in facilitating the movement of four Sri Lankan nationals who were recently arrested at Ahmedabad airport in India for alleged links with the banned Islamic State (ISIS) organization. According to a media report, Sri Lanka Police have identified the wanted suspect as Osmand Gerrard, a resident of Dematagoda, who is believed to frequently change his appearance to avoid detection.
Reports from the Newsfirst news portal suggest that Gerrard is suspected of playing a key role in aiding the Sri Lankan individuals in their journey from Sri Lanka to India. In light of this, Sri Lanka Police have announced a cash reward of Rs. 2 million for any credible information leading to the whereabouts of the wanted suspect.
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Collaborative efforts between Sri Lanka and India have commenced following the arrests of the Sri Lankan nationals in India. Both the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Division and the Police Terrorist Investigations Division are actively exchanging information to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case.
The Arrest in Gujarat
The incident unfolded on May 19 when the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended the four Sri Lankans with suspected ISIS connections at Sardar Vallabhai Patel airport in Ahmedabad. Along with the arrests, three pistols and cartridges were discovered at a location in Ahmedabad based on geo-coordinates, and a mobile phone was seized from the suspects.
Among the detained individuals, Mohammed Nusrat, a businessman engaged in the importation of telecommunication devices and electrical equipment, was identified as one of the suspects. Nusrat operated his business in Colombo, where he distributed the imported goods.
Mohammad Nafran, 27, another arrestee, is known to be the son of Niyas Naufer, also known as ‘Potta Naufer,’ a notorious criminal who was sentenced to death for the murder of High Court Judge Sarath Ambepitiya.
Identifying the Suspects
In addition to Nusrat and Nafran, the other two Sri Lankans arrested were Mohammad Faris from Maligawatte, Colombo, and Mohammad Rashdeen from Colombo 13.
Mohammad Faris, who previously worked as a cart puller in Pettah, was apprehended by the Colombo Crimes Division on multiple occasions. Rashdeen, on the other hand, is believed to have connections to the trafficking of crystal meth or ICE.
Ongoing Investigation
Following the arrests, Sri Lankan authorities have launched an extensive operation to delve into the backgrounds of the four individuals detained in Gujarat. The investigation aims to uncover any potential links to terrorist activities and ascertain the extent of their involvement.
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