Two more suspects connected to the assassination of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” have been arrested and remanded until 7 March by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

The suspects were taken into custody by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) and produced before Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeevani today (22 February).

Among them is the driver of the vehicle used by the gunman to travel from Kaduwela to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, as well as a Police Constable attached to the Athurugiriya Police.

The police also submitted a report to the court detailing the progress of the investigation.

After reviewing the presented facts, the magistrate ordered the two suspects to remain in remand custody until 7 March.

So far, a total of five suspects, including the alleged shooter, have been arrested in connection with the murder. However, a woman who is believed to have aided the shooter remains at large.