The Police Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended three suspects believed to be connected to the tragic shooting incident in Maligakanda that occurred in September, leading to the tragic death of a six-year-old girl.
In the earlier incident, the young girl and her father, who were traveling in a three-wheeler, were targeted by unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle. Sadly, the child lost her life due to her injuries, while her father is currently under medical care for severe injuries.
The Police have confirmed that three suspects wanted in connection to the shooting have been successfully apprehended by the STF in the Obeysekerapura area in Welikada during an operation conducted last evening. In addition to these arrests, the STF officers have also confiscated a vehicle with counterfeit license plates, which had allegedly been used by the suspects to transport weapons.
The apprehended suspects are residents of the Irakkamam 09 area and Rajagiriya, aged 36, 61, and 62 years. They have been handed over to the Maradana Police Station for further investigation, as authorities seek to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
