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The father of detained underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata”, has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), alleging a plot to assassinate his son while in custody.
In a letter to the HRCSL Secretary, Nelson Mervyn Wickramaratne said his son was being held at a 10-cell detention facility at the Welisara Navy Camp alongside three other alleged underworld figures — Kehelbaddara Padme, Bacco Saman and Panadura Nilanga.
He alleged that the three had previously been accused of attempting to assassinate his son within court premises.
Wickramaratne also denied recent media reports of a clash between his son and Padme on September 22, claiming that the reports were being used to facilitate an attack on his son.
He said his son was suffering from a knee injury, used crutches and was being held under conditions that had adversely affected his health.
The complaint also alleged that his son faced threats after being prepared to disclose information concerning alleged corruption involving senior police officers. These allegations have not been independently established.
Wickramaratne further claimed that despite more than 36 months in detention and extensive interrogation by the CID and TID, no new cases relating to drug trafficking or major crimes had been filed against his son, apart from a 2018 drug case involving 12 grammes.
He urged the HRCSL to intervene immediately to safeguard his son’s right to life and ensure due process.
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A special international media training programme featuring media representatives from 11 nations, including Sri Lanka, is currently underway in Kolkata, India, running from October 26 to November 13.
Organized under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Ministry of External Affairs, India, the course is hosted by the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata.
Titled “ Producing Broadcast News for Development Communications ,” the three-week intensive training will conclude on November 13.
As part of this initiative to foster global media cooperation, the delegation also undertook an exposure visit to the Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra.
The programme brings together participants from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Russia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Malawi, Djibouti, Tanzania, Mauritania, and Liberia.
Sponsored by the Government of India, this initiative aims to promote international media collaboration, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen professional networks among global journalists.
Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi – Reporting from Kolkata, India
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu reached Port Blair in Sri Vijayapuram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on 29 October 2026, to participate in the inaugural BIMSTEC-2026 Maritime Security Exercise organized by the Indian Navy.
The vessel received a ceremonial welcome by the Indian Navy in accordance with naval traditions upon its arrival.
The multi-lateral exercise, which commenced on 30 October, will run until 3 November across harbour and sea phases.
Warships representing naval and coast guard forces from BIMSTEC member states, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand are taking part in the drills.
On the opening day of the exercise, Commanding Officers and personnel from the participating naval and coast guard ships were briefed on safety protocols and planned operational activities.
A three-day seminar on the Rule of Law, jointly organised by the United States Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and the Defence Security Cooperation University (DSCU), concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony.
The seminar ran from 26 to 28 October at the Radisson Blu Resort in Gintota, Galle.
The programme, held with the aim of broadening understanding of the importance of the rule of law in the effective discharge of professional responsibilities, focused on the professional skills development of naval personnel, legal awareness and enhancing and updating knowledge on safeguarding the rule of law during naval operations.
Accordingly, seven (7) officers representing the Southern Naval Command, including Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral HNS Perera, participated in this programme.
The certificate award ceremony was attended by officers representing the U.S. DSCA and the DSCU: Lieutenant Jamie Bishop and Lieutenant Summer Combs of the U.S. Navy, Captain Armando Santiago of the U.S. Army and Captain Stephen Sakowicz of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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