Kanjipani’s foreign crime web raises security alarm

Information has emerged alleging that underworld figure Mohommad Najim Mohommad Imran, alias Kanjipani Imran, who fled the country after obtaining bail despite facing numerous serious criminal charges, including murder and drug trafficking, is continuing to direct Sri Lanka's organised crime and narcotics network from abroad.

According to Police Headquarters sources, the suspect is maintaining close links with several terrorist groups based in India, Pakistan and Algeria. With the support of these networks, he is allegedly attempting to expand drug trafficking operations in Sri Lanka while also planning fresh killings targeting his rivals and members of their families.

Although an INTERPOL Red Notice has already been issued for his arrest, he has reportedly continued to evade capture while carrying on his criminal activities, a senior police officer said.

The officer said the security top brass had warned the relevant government authorities that unless such high-profile criminals were apprehended and brought before the law without delay, underworld activity and terrorist threats in Sri Lanka could escalate further. They had also warned that some of his alleged criminal operations could pose a threat to India's national security.

The authorities have decided to expedite efforts, with international cooperation, to secure the arrest of Kanjipani Imran and bring him back to Sri Lanka to face justice.