Seven persons, including the owner of the tattoo studio in Athurugiriya, have been taken into Police custody over the shooting incident reported in the area yesterday, in which two persons were killed.
Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa told Newswire that the suspects have been taken into custody for interrogations and that statements are being recorded from them.
He further said that several Police teams are continuing their investigations into the shooting incident.
When inquired on reports of money being deposited into the account of the owner of the tattoo studio in Athurugiriya, DIG Thalduwa said the money had been deposited from overseas.
He further said that investigations have revealed that the money had been provided to assist the owner of the tattoo studio in purchasing necessary equipment.
The Police Spokesman added that the gunmen involved in the shooting are yet to be identified and arrested.
Businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera alias ‘Club Wasantha’ and another person were killed when two gunmen opened fire inside the tattoo studio in Athurugiriya.
Four others, including a female singer and Club Wasantha’s wife, were injured in the shooting.
Police investigations revealed that the gunmen had arrived in a car and opened fire at the victims using two T56 firearms and had thereafter, fled the area using the car.
The vehicle was found abandoned in Kaduwela, while a van used to transport the suspects was found in Bulathsinhala, Kalutara by the Police. (Newswire)
