July 15, Colombo (LNW): Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara has indicated that the individuals involved in the recent Club Wasantha murder are likely highly skilled, potentially with military or police backgrounds, judging by their proficiency with firearms.
In an interview with journalist Chamuditha Samarawikrama, DIG Jayasundara stressed the need for a comprehensive investigation to apprehend the shooters and uncover the masterminds behind the crime.
He underscored the importance of exploring all leads to determine the suspects’ backgrounds and affiliations.
Discussing recent successes, Jayasundara noted that the STF had recently captured two shooters linked to a murder in Kolonna, seizing firearms believed to be used in the crime.
Investigations revealed the involvement of “Rotumba Amila,” a member of an international drug syndicate, in orchestrating the murder plot, he added.
Responding to queries about weapons found at Club Wasantha’s residence in 2020, Jayasundara confirmed the STF’s discovery and subsequent handover of the weapons to local police for further inquiry.
Regarding their current status, he stated he lacked information as the STF’s role ends with arrests, leaving follow-up investigations and legal proceedings to the jurisdiction of local police and courts.
