Police clarify Media Spokesperson’s remarks on Homagama suspect’s death
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- Newswire reports the suspect was 29 and was found with ICE at Pitipana Junction on October 25, 2026.
- Police said he became ill after being taken to Homagama Police Station, then died at Homagama Base Hospital.
- Police said the spokesperson’s release relied on preliminary information from Homagama Police.
- Police urged the public to avoid spreading distorted accounts before medical findings or further investigative needs are established.
Newswire reports that Sri Lanka Police rejected media accounts saying the Police Media Spokesperson had stated that a suspect became ill during a drug raid. Police said the spokesperson had not made that claim.
Newswire reports that the case concerns a 29-year-old suspect found with ICE at Pitipana Junction on October 25, 2026, by Homagama Police officers.
Newswire reports that Police said the spokesperson’s press release was based on preliminary information from Homagama Police Station. The Police Media Division said media updates generally rely on initial details from the relevant police stations or divisions.
Newswire reports that Police asked the public not to circulate misleading or distorted information before official medical reports are available or circumstances requiring further investigation are established.
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