October 19, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lankan authorities have secured official clearance to detain and question Ishara Sewwandi—a key suspect in a high-profile underworld murder case—for a period of 90 days.
The Ministry of Defence approved the extended detention period following a formal request from Sri Lanka Police. The approval allows investigators additional time to conduct in-depth interrogations related to the killing of underworld figure known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’
Sewwandi, who had been evading arrest for several months, was recently tracked down and apprehended in Nepal through coordinated international efforts. She was subsequently repatriated to Sri Lanka to face legal proceedings.
Investigators suspect her involvement in a broader criminal network, and believe she may hold critical information about the circumstances surrounding Sanjeewa’s murder, as well as other related criminal activity.
