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BMICH police station reopened after brief, unexplained closure

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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October 06, 2025

The police station located within the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises has been reopened, just 24 hours after it was abruptly closed down on official orders.

- By SRINATH PRASANNA JAYASURIYA

According to Police Headquarters, the station was shut down and all its property, including weapons, ammunition, books, and records, were removed following an order received on October 3rd. However, a subsequent order led to its reestablishment a day later.

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