By: Isuru Parakrama
Colombo (LNW): Two Buddhist monks and a driver accused of aiding the escape of a wanted underworld member during his apprehension by the Katunayake Airport Police were arrested.
The arrestees are Chief Bhikku of Hettipola Rittadeniya Sri Jayalankarama Temple Ven. Poththewala Indrasara Thero, Ven. Divulwewa Deepananda Thero, and K.W.A. Dilan, a resident of Ambewela who served as the driver of the motor vehicle through which the wanted escaped.
The suspects were arrested by the Western Province South Crimes Division in Hettipola area, and a novice of 11 years old residing in the said Temple was referred to the Police for protection.
The escaped underworld member is wanted for his alleged part in a number of crimes including murder and was arrested by the Immigration-Emigration authorities at the Katunayake Airport during his attempt to leave for Dubai under a pseudonym. He was taken into Police custody, but was later released by the interference of the aforementioned two Buddhist monks and the driver.
