Notorious criminal Ganemulla Sanjeewa was reportedly shot dead inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex a short while ago.

The shooters had reportedly entered the court premises disguised as lawyers.

Ganemulla Sanjeewa was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake upon his return from Nepal on 13 September 2023.

At the time of his arrest, he was in possession of a forged passport bearing the personal details of a woman believed to be a resident of the Dematagoda area.