President links arrested businessman with firearms to politician; MP denies connection
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that a businessman arrested with firearms, ammunition, and hand grenades has connections to a politician. The President made these remarks while addressing a public gathering in Badulla, indicating that the suspect is part of ongoing investigations into organized crime.
Separately, Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna has denied any links to the individual arrested with firearms. Rajakaruna has also warned of legal action against media reports suggesting such a connection.
One report indicates that the suspect was arrested with a T-56 rifle over an alleged plot to kill an Anguruwathota businessman. Another report mentions a video allegedly showing the politically linked businessman attempting to shoot.
Why it scored 7/10: This event involves the President, an Opposition MP, and a serious crime involving firearms, suggesting potential political implications and a notable national impact.
Reported by 4 sources
- Video shows politically linked businessman allegedly attempting to shoot Newswire · 3d ago
- President links businessman held with arms to politicians The Island · 3d ago
- Harshana Rajakaruna denies links to firearms suspect, warns of legal action Newswire · 2d ago
- Suspect arrested with T-56 rifle over alleged plot to kill Anguruwathota businessman Ada Derana · 1d ago