An individual has been remanded until 24 March for providing false information regarding, Ishara Sewwandi, the female suspect wanted in connection to the murder of underworld kingpin Ganemulla Sanjeewa.
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered that Lahiru Sampath, a resident of Dickwella, be remanded.
Presenting the accused in court, officials from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) said he had provided false information to the Police via his mobile phone.
The CCD officials further alleged that the accused had attempted to mislead the investigation through his actions.
Taking into consideration the facts, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered the suspect to be remanded.
A search is still underway to arrest Ishara Sewwandi, who had provided the weapon used in the shooting of Ganemulla Sanjeewa.
The Police have arrested several suspects, including the gunman, in connection to the shooting which took place inside a Colombo Courthouse in February. (Newswire)