August 20, Colombo (LNW): The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has extended the remand of 11 suspects, including a female, until 2 September in connection with the fatal shooting of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, known as ‘Club Wasantha,’ and another individual in Athurugiriya.
The incident occurred on July 08, 2024 during the opening of a tattoo studio, where six people were injured, two fatally.
During the court proceedings, the Kaduwela Magistrate ordered the case investigation to be transferred to the Western Province (South) Crimes Division.
The decision followed concerns raised by defence attorneys regarding threats to their clients’ lives, prompting the Magistrate to order enhanced security for the accused.
The Athurugiriya Police revealed that significant leads have emerged regarding the gunmen involved in the attack.
Additionally, postmortem reports have been submitted, and further examination has been scheduled for 2 September.
Among those arrested is the tattoo studio owner, who reportedly received Rs. 1 million over time, suspected to be connected to the incident.
A 21-year-old woman is also in custody for allegedly aiding and abetting the crime.
The suspects were apprehended following the discovery of the getaway vehicles used in the attack, found abandoned in Bulathsinhala and Kaduwela.
The high-profile shooting also left four others injured, including popular singer K. Sujeewa and Wasantha’s wife.
