Colombo Police apprehended a 28-year-old man yesterday (May 1) on suspicion of taking unauthorized photographs of the stage and surrounding areas at the Galle Face Green, where the NPP was preparing for their May Day rally.
Police stated that the suspect was seen arriving on a motorcycle and taking pictures with his mobile phone of the podium, the grounds, and the roads. Alert police officers on duty took him into custody for questioning and confiscated his mobile phone and motorcycle.
The JVP’s May Day rally at Galle Face Green was expected to be attended by many dignitaries, including the President, Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, and Members of Parliament, to commemorate International Workers’ Day.
Further investigations revealed that the arrested individual is a Demodara, Uduwara, Napier Lower Division area resident, and works as a painter. Initial inquiries also indicated that he is temporarily residing in the Kirulapana area.
Investigations are ongoing under the direction of Fort Police Station OIC, Chief Police Inspector Dileepa C. Perera.
