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Nishantha Ulugetenne

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Role

Former Commander of the Navy; earlier head of naval intelligence

Status

Arrested July 2025; no verdict reported

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Last checked

12 Oct 2026 (what this means)

Connections (2)

• Criminal Investigation Department / Arrested, July 2025 / Nishantha UlugetenneAllegation
  • Arrested in an investigation into the abduction and murder of a person in Pothuhera. The victim was reportedly held at a clandestine detention facility under his command when he headed naval intelligence.28 Jul 2025 · News 1st · Former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Arrested Over Alleged Murder
• Sarath Mohottige / Remanded in the same case as / Nishantha UlugetenneAllegation
  • Both retired officers were remanded until 8 October 2025 in the investigation into a 2010 abduction and killing in Pothuhera.24 Sep 2025 · News 1st · Former Top Naval Officers Back in Remand