TID arrests former LTTE member deported from India
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has arrested a former member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who was deported to Sri Lanka from India, for further investigations.In 2015, Indian security forces arrested the former LTTE member on suspicion of attempting to reorganize the organization.Following a trial in an Indian court, he was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison.After he completed his sentence, arrangements were made to deport him to Sri Lanka. Accordingly, he arrived in the country last night (26) through Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.
A team of officers from the Police Terrorism Investigation Division arrested him upon his arrival.The suspect, aged 50, is a resident of the Sandilippai area in Masiapitti.A 72-hour detention order has been obtained to facilitate further questioning of the suspect regarding information provided by intelligence agencies.
The Terrorism Investigation Division is conducting further investigations into the matter.
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