Three Arrested for Sharing LTTE Heroes’ Day Content Online, Inciting Public Unrest
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) have arrested three individuals for allegedly promoting banned LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) content online, causing public unrest and violating national security laws.
The suspects, aged 28, 35, and 45, are residents of Maradana, Chunnakam, and Baddegama. According to police reports, the individuals shared photographs and videos of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on Facebook, alongside footage from past LTTE Heroes’ Day events, falsely presenting them as part of this year’s commemorations.
The trio faces serious charges, including inciting public unrest, promoting the activities of a designated terrorist organization, and spreading misleading information on social media. The arrests were made under Section 120 of the Penal Code and Section 27 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979.
The CID, along with the Counter Terrorism Division, is intensifying investigations into the incident. Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to monitoring online activities that undermine national security, law, and order, and ensuring swift action against any actions that disrupt social harmony and public peace.