Reuters journalist arrested for trespassing in Negombo
Friday May 3, 2019
04:59
Katana police yesterday (2) arrested a Reuters journalist who had allegedly attempted to enter the premises of a school in Negombo without permission, police said.
The journalist has been identified as Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer-winning photojournalist working for Reuters in India.
Siddiqui was arrested upon a complaint filed by the principal of the school.
The suspect has been remanded until 15 May.