Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Following direct discussions conducted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, and Indian security authorities, an organized criminal who was the subject of an international 'Red Notice' and residing overseas has been repatriated to Sri Lanka from India by air.

These efforts were coordinated through the Minister of Public Security and the Secretary to the Ministry, police said.

The underworld figure known as Keselwatte Dinusha was arrested in Chennai, India, upon arrival from Dubai and subsequently deported to Sri Lanka.

The suspect was arrested this evening (24) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake by officers of the ...