shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > News > World News > Article > Lankan man arrested for bribing police to release blast suspect

Lankan man arrested for bribing police to release blast suspect

Updated on: 08 May,2019 07:01 PM IST  | 
PTI |

The 26-year-old suspect, Mohammed Shifan, had offered Rs 500,000 as a bribe to the Officer in Charge (OIC) at the Horowpothana Police station

Lankan man arrested for bribing police to release blast suspect

Representational Image

Colombo: A Sri Lankan man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer to obtain bail for an Islamic extremist held in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attacks.


The 26-year-old suspect, Mohammed Shifan, had offered Rs 500,000 as a bribe to the Officer in Charge (OIC) at the Horowpothana Police station to free a member of the National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ), the Islamist group blamed for the April 21 bombings on three churches and three hotels here, the Colombo Page reported.


Shifan is said to be a close accomplice of the NTJ member, Abdul Majeed Mohamed Niyaz, who was arrested on April 28 and was remanded until May 14. Niyaz is said to have been directly involved in the bomb attack on Shangri-La hotel on Easter Sunday.


Shifan was ready to pay Rs 250,000 as an advance to secure the release of the NTJ member.

The police officer had informed the Bribery Commission and Shifan was arrested while he was handing over the cash to the officer in his office.

Nine suicide bombers carried out a series of devastating blasts that tore through three churches and three luxury hotels on the Easter Sunday, killing more than 250 people.

Dozens of people linked with the NTJ have been arrested following the blasts.

Stories to Read

Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get the latest updates

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK