பொதுமக்கள் பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் பாராளுமன்ற அலுவல்கள் அமைச்சர் ஆனந்த விஜேபால தொடர்பாக போலியாகத் தயாரிக்கப்பட்ட புகைப்படம் மற்றும் செய்தி குறித்து ஊடக அறிவித்தல் வெளிநாட்டில் உள்ள இலங்கையில் பல்வேறு அமைப்பு ரீதியான குற்றங்களும் தொடர்புடையதாகக் கைதுசெய்யப்பட்ட கெஹெல்பத்தர பத்மே எனும்…
Media statement regarding fake photo and news regarding Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala
A group of individuals named Kehelpatara Padme, who were arrested in Sri Lanka for various organized crimes abroad, were recently arrested by the Sri Lankan Police from Indonesia in a joint operation with the Indonesian Police.
During this operation, a ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Minister Ananda Wijepala to present mementos and gifts to the police officers of Sri Lanka and Indonesia who participated in the operation.
However, it has been observed that fake photos and news regarding this are being circulated on social media. Accordingly, in particular, a fake photo purportedly of Minister Ananda Wijepala is being circulated on social media.
In particular, a fake photo purportedly of Minister Ananda Wijepala is being circulated on social media.
Special search operations are currently being implemented to prevent all types of criminals and drugs and the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has requested all media organizations and social media users to publish only true and accurate information in the community and other media. The arrested person was brought to Sri Lanka on 30.08.2025. Some Indonesian police officers also participated in the operation.
A small event to express gratitude to the Indonesian police for providing necessary assistance to the Sri Lankan police officers who participated in this operation was held at the Katunayake Airport complex and was attended by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala and the Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya.