{
  "id": 7661925,
  "title": "Now, police probe alleged Tiger links to SLPP A’pura rally following NGO activists’ complaint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/now-police-probe-alleged-tiger-links-to-slpp-apura-rally-following",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T23:59:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/now-police-probe-alleged-tiger-links-to-slpp-apura-rally-following-ngo-activists-complaint/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has launched an inquiry into allegations that the banned LTTE was endorsed during an SLPP rally in Anuradhapura on September 12. This follows a directive reportedly issued by IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya after an NGO activist lodged a complaint regarding statements made at the gathering.\n\nCivil society activists reportedly filed a complaint with the CID, asserting that remarks made by Jaffna District MP Dr Ramanathan Archchuna during the rally amounted to promoting or supporting the LTTE. The controversy centers on Archchuna's use of the term “Tiger” while making a political comparison involving President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.\n\nThe rally, attended by various Opposition politicians including former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, former ministers and MPs, drew attention from police who have now tasked the TID with examining the remarks. The inquiry aims to determine whether the statements constitute an offence under laws pertaining to the promotion or support of a proscribed organization. The LTTE is still considered a proscribed organization in Sri Lanka.",
  "summary": "by Norman Palihawadane The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has commenced an investigation into allegations that the banned LTTE was promoted during an SLPP rally held in Anuradhapura on September 12. The investigation follows a directive reportedly issued by IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya after a complaint was lodged over remarks made at the rally. Police had earlier […]",
  "key_points": [
    "TID investigates SLPP rally allegations of LTTE endorsement",
    "NGO activist files complaint about Dr Ramanathan Archchuna's remarks",
    "Inquiry focuses on political comparison involving President Dissanayake"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}