Main suspect over brutal murders in Delft Island arrested

• Investigations have revealed that the elderly deceased men and women were related

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

The Delft Police arrested the main suspect in the brutal killing of five persons, including three women, in a house in Delft Island, Jaffna.  Police said the 51-year-old suspect was arrested on Saturday night at a house in the Punkudutivu area.  

Police also recovered three gold necklaces, two pairs of bangles, a single bangle, 8 rings, two earrings, a pendant and two mobile phones in the possession of the suspect.  
Police launched Investigations after two men and three women residing in a house near the Delft jetty were attacked with sharp weapons and brutally murdered in the same house.  
Another injured woman in a serious condition was also admitted to the Jaffna Hospital for treatment.  

Investigations have revealed that the deceased men and women are elderly and are relatives.  

The suspect had reportedly returned to the country after living in Germany for about 20 years.