Rathgama PS Chairman’s killing: Weapon recovered

30 April 2015 07:25 am Views - 4835

A 21-year-old youth was yesterday arrested at Thewatte in connection with the killing of Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Manoj Pushpakumara Mendis and the weapon believed to have used in the killing was also recovered.

They said the micro weapon was recovered on information provided by this suspect.
Five suspects had been earlier remanded in connection with the killing.

The suspect will be produced in the Galle Magistrate’s Court today.

The former chairman was shot dead and two of his companions severely wounded in the shooting.