Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Two individuals have been arrested for demanding a ransom of Rs. 10 million and forcibly obtaining Rs. 2 million from an individual in Badalgama, police stated.

The arrest was made by the Negombo Division Criminal Investigation Unit.

Investigations were launched based on a complaint received on June 9 by the Negombo Division Criminal Investigation Unit.

According to the complaint, an individual residing in Badalgama and his child had received death threats after a duo had demanded ransom of Rs. 10 million.

The complainant had already paid Rs. 2 million under duress.

Based on information received by officers of the Negombo Division Criminal Investigation Unit, a raid was carried out yesterday (17) in Dambathure, ...