The Police have successfully apprehended the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old youth in front of an apparel factory in Panadura in May. The arrest took place at the Kataragama Bus Depot last night (June 13).
The suspect, a 24-year-old resident of the Kirana area in Panadura, has been taken into custody following a thorough investigation into the incident. Earlier, a school student was also apprehended for his involvement in the murder. It was discovered that the schoolboy had accompanied the main suspect in a three-wheeler to assist in carrying out the attack.
The chief suspect, armed with a sword, had launched the attack on the victim in front of the apparel factory on the night of May 31, 2023. Despite the victim’s attempt to seek refuge inside the factory premises, the assailant pursued him and continued the assault, ultimately leading to the victim’s tragic death. The entire incident was captured on the factory’s CCTV cameras.
The victim, a resident of an apartment complex in Modarawila, suffered severe head injuries and succumbed to them at the scene. The Police revealed that the attack stemmed from a longstanding dispute between the two parties, which had escalated over time.
