Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Baddegama Magistrate's Court has granted permission for the Galle Police Crime Division to detain and question for seven days the underworld figure Janith Madushanka, alias 'Podi Lassie,' who was brought back to Sri Lanka this morning (27) following his arrest in India.

The order was issued by the Baddegama Magistrate after the suspect was produced before the court today by police officers who requested the court for a detention order to interrogate the accused.

The high-profile underworld figure and drug trafficker wanted by police in connection with multiple homicides - who was arrested in India in January 2025 and was brought back to Sri Lanka early this morning (27).

He was later handed over to the Galle D...