Ex-Provincial councillor arrested for allegedly aiding gunmen in ’Club Wasantha’ murder

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Colombo, August 29 (Daily Mirror)- A former Western Provincial Councillor has been arrested for allegedly aiding the second gunman and the car driver involved in the murder of two individuals, including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as 'Club Wasantha'.

The Panadura Police Divisional Crimes Detective Bureau arrested the second gunman and the car driver yesterday. The suspects, aged 29 and 32, are residents of Nagoda and Ahugalla, respectively.

Acting on information from the Panadura SSP that the suspects were staying in the Pinwatta area of Panadura, a team of officers, including a Chief Inspector, apprehended them at the Pinwatta bus stop.

Investigations have revealed that the suspects had switched from a car to a van and travelled from Kadawata to Matara via the Southern Expressway following the shooting.

The suspects to be handed over to the Athurugiriya Police for further investigations.

Last week, the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested one of the suspected gunmen involved in the 'Club Wasantha' killing on Friday (23) in the Athurugiriya area.

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BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 29 August 2024 10:27 AM

Why is such a degree if priority given to the killing of a thug like Club Wasantha while more innocent persons killed such as Lasantha, Ekneligoda, Trinco Students, Kumar Ponnambalam, Raviraj, Thajudeen and many other murders remain unsolved? Is it because very high level persons and state entities including top armed forces offices are involved?

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 29 August 2024 03:30 PM

So if you know who did these provide your case to the courts.

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Nimal Thursday, 29 August 2024 10:39 AM

Drugs destroying Sri Lanka

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D P P Prasad Thursday, 29 August 2024 10:57 AM

The gun culture and the notorious gang leaders are a great burden to the entire society. This ruthless culture is mainly connected with the corrupted politics.certain leading politicians from both ruling and opposition are harbouring the notorious rogues and the criminals for their own benefits and the security. Further the honest duty oriented police officers who wish to render a good service to the society in order to eradicate this hooliganism are much more disgusted with the present corrupted political culture. This is why we need to elect unblemished and honest person as the president of our country in order eliminate this vagabond culture

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Dee Thursday, 29 August 2024 01:04 PM

Do we have any as the top 3 contenders?

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Observer Thursday, 29 August 2024 11:01 AM

Yes our Police are capable if they are left alone to do their job. Even the AG should be independent and represent the people and not political masters.

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Mina Thursday, 29 August 2024 01:58 PM

Can’t you link him to NPP

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Soori Maripalan Friday, 30 August 2024 06:19 AM

This Myna man ruined all. Gon NaRa is contesting to save all again!

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