Twelve suspects, including former Western Provincial Councillor Amal Silva, who were arrested in connection to the murder of businessman Club Wasantha in Athurugiriya in July this year, have been further remanded.
The group was further remanded until September 13 after being produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court.
Surendra Wasantha Perera alias Club Wasantha and another individual were shot dead by two unknown gunmen while attending the opening of a tattoo studio in Athurugiriya in July.
Several suspects, including the owner of the tattoo studio, were arrested soon after the shooting.
One of the gunmen was arrested on 23rd August, while the other was apprehended on 28th August in the Pinwatta area of Panadura.
On 29th August, former Western Provincial Councillor Amal Silva was arrested for aiding and providing lodging to one gunman and the driver of the car involved in the shooting.
Police investigations are underway into the murder of Club Wasantha. (Newswire)