CID arrests protester ‘Danish Ali’ when attempting to flee country

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Police arrested a protester who forcibly entered Sri Lanka’s state television, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on 13th July when he attempted to flee the country today.

The CID arrested ‘Danish Ali’ at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport when he was attempting to leave the country.

Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police Nihal Thalduwa said the suspect was arrested while trying to go to Dubai.

The police media spokesperson further stated that a court has issued a warrant for his arrest.