January 10, Colombo (LNW): Following the brutal murder of a 41-year-old woman near the Kahathuduwa interchange of the Southern Expressway, a significant breakthrough occurred as police apprehended a suspect at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The victim, an employee of the Civil Aviation Authority, fell victim to a heinous hacking incident in the Kahathuduwa area on the evening of January 9. SSP Nihal Thalduwa, the police spokesman, confirmed the arrest of a 45-year-old man believed to be responsible for the murder. He was intercepted at the airport while attempting to flee the country.
Residing in Madapatha, Piliyandala, the victim was en route home from work when the tragic incident occurred near the Kahathuduwa entrance to the expressway. Law enforcement authorities suspect the motive behind the murder to be related to an illicit affair.
Further investigation revealed that the arrested suspect had recently returned to the country after spending several years overseas, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
