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Alleged plot to assassinate President Sirisena: Indian suspect re-remanded
View(s):An Indian national who was arrested in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena was re-remanded till December 5 by Fort Magistrate Ranga Jayasuirya.
The Indian national, identified as M Thomas had been arrested when he was visiting the home of Namal Kumara, a police informant who disclosed details of the alleged plot, at the latter’s home at Warakapola in September.
Thomas, who was taken into custody for his alleged links to Kumara arrived in the country on a tourist visa, and overstayed.
M. Thomas. Pic by Amila Gamage