October 30, Colombo (LNW): A 55-year-old female lawyer has been taken into custody in connection with the killing of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, after investigations revealed that she may have aided the gunman involved in the attack.
Police confirmed that the suspect was arrested in Kadawatha two days ago and is being detained for 72 hours for further questioning.
The attorney, who had previously represented underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka—better known as “Harak Kata”—following his capture in Madagascar, is reportedly under investigation for links to several other criminal incidents. It has also emerged that she once appeared for a suspect detained in India over border violations.
Officials said inquiries are under way into her alleged misuse of her professional position, with evidence suggesting her actions may have supported organised criminal activity.
According to police findings, the lawyer is believed to have provided the assassin with two lawyer’s neckties, allowing him to disguise himself and enter the court premises unnoticed. She is also accused of supplying two law books—used to conceal the firearm—as well as a lawyer’s identification card and a vehicle pass commonly issued to legal practitioners.
