Wanted underworld figure extradited from IndiaNewsThe suspect Janith Madhusanka alias 'Podi Lesi' who was extradited from India will be handed over to the Galle Divisional Crime Unit for further investigations, Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler said. Police Media Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler further said that, including Podi Lesi, 14 suspects have so far been brought to Sri Lanka without international red notices. He also mentioned that 29 suspects for whom international red notices had been issued since 2024 have been successfully brought back to the country. In addition, including the suspect brought today, we have been able to bring 14 suspects without international police red notices. Furthermore, 89 red notices have been obtained for organized criminals.

Source: Sunday Times February 27, 2026 05:53 UTC