Murder of female uni student: Boyfriend further remanded till Feb. 13

• The suspect is currently receiving treatment at the Mental Health Unit of the prison hospital

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda   

The university student who was held in remand custody for allegedly murdering his girlfriend with a sharp weapon at Race Course grounds in Colombo was yesterday ordered to be further remanded till February 13 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.  

 The magisterial inquest into the death of the university student was held before Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis.   

During yesterday’s inquiry, a testimony of the deceased’s father was recorded before the Chief Magistrate and further magisterial inquiry was fixed for February 13.  

The suspect was not produced before Court by prison authorities since he is currently receiving treatment at the Mental Health Unit of the prison hospital.