Beliatta mass shooting: Three more suspects apprehended

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January 31, Colombo (LNW): The Police have arrested three additional suspects believed to be involved in aiding and abetting the recent shootings in Beliatta, where five individuals lost their lives.

Two suspects were taken into custody in the Hungama Police Division, while the third suspect was apprehended in the Matara Police Division on Monday (29), according to Police.

The arrested individuals, aged 28, 42, and 58 years, are residents of Negombo, Alawwa, and Boossa, respectively.

The police assert that these suspects played a role in disposing of the T-56 firearm used in the shootings and were also involved in financial transactions related to the incident.

All three suspects have been handed over to the Beliatta Police for further investigations into the tragic events that unfolded on January 22, 2024, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including Saman Perera, the Leader of the ‘Our Peoples Party’ (Ape Jana Bala Pakshaya).

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