Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A controversy has emerged after reports that a birthday celebration was arranged for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allegations linked to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa.

According to reports, Sewwandi's birthday fell on Sunday (29), and information was received by Head of Colombo Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Nishantha Soysa, that an event has been organized to celebrate the birthday inside the Colombo Crime Division. The tip-off came from a private informant and was later confirmed by an intelligence officer attached to the unit.

Following this, the DIG had instructed the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) via telephone to immediately halt the event. ...