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Over 1,800 currently under arrest over unrest on 9 May 

26 May 2022

A total of 1,878 people are currently under arrest over the unrest that unfolded on 9 May, stated Sri Lanka Police. According to Police Media Spokesperson Attorney-at-Law (AAL) SSP Nihal Thalduwa, 831 of these suspects are in remand custody.  He also stated that the Police so far received 854 complaints with regard to the tensions on 9 May. Meanwhile, 70 more arrests were made yesterday (26) as well. Reportedly, 41 of the suspects were released on bail.


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