The investigations into the arson attack on Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence have been taken over by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The initial probe was carried out by the Kollupitiya Police.
Accordingly, further investigations will be carried out by the CID on the order of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and a group of investigative officers have been to the Prime Minister’s private residence today (10) to commence the operations.
Meanwhile, the suspects arrested in connection with the attack have been remanded till July 20 as per the order of the Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage.
The Kollupitiya Police reported to the Court that the suspects were arrested based on CCTV footage collected and eyewitness accounts.
An ID parade will also be held on July 20 as per the order of the Magistrate.
MIAP
