Two suspects wanted in connection to breaking into houses and sexually molesting women, causing fear in several areas, have been apprehended.
Police investigations have found that the two suspects had sexually abused and murdered an elderly woman.
Initial reports had come of the suspects sexually abusing women and robbing houses in the Dompe, Weliweriya, and Malwathu Hiripitiya areas.
Following a six-day operation, Officials from the Malwathu Hiripitiya Police arrested the two suspects while fleeing after stealing from an abandoned house in the area.
The Police had seized several weapons used to carry out the robberies, while the suspects had confessed to robbing in the Avissawella, Kirella and Eheliyagoda areas as well.
Investigations have found that a 21-year-old youth addicted to drugs had carried out the robberies along with his uncle.
The Police were also able to recover several stolen items, including mobile phones and jewellery, following the interrogation of the suspect.
Briefing the media on the case, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that the two suspects are reported to have selected houses on large lands, with mostly only one male residing.
He further said the suspects had sexually molested women within the premises of the house, apart from stealing.
DIG Nihal Thalduwa said these suspects are found to have engaged in such actions in several areas across the country. (Newswire)
