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Two More Arrested in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Case

Two More Arrested in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Case

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The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” at the Aluthkade No. 05 Magistrate’s Court on 19 February 2025.

The latest arrests on 24 February bring the total number of suspects in custody to ten. The suspects have been identified as the mother and younger brother of Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect accused of aiding and abetting the crime and concealing information.

Arrested Suspects:

🔹 Pingpura Devage Chamidu Thiwanka Weerasinghe (23)

  • Residence: Katuwellegama, Negombo
  • Charges: Concealing information and aiding and abetting the murder

🔹 Sesathpura Devage Samanthi (48)

  • Residence: Katuwellegama, Negombo
  • Charges: Concealing information and aiding and abetting the murder

According to the CCD, both suspects had prior knowledge of the crime but failed to report it, actively assisting the perpetrators.

Meanwhile, police are seeking public assistance in locating Pingpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi (25), a key suspect who allegedly aided and abetted the shooter. She is a resident of 243/01, Negombo Road, Jaya Mawatha, Katuwellegama, and holds National Identity Card (NIC) No. 995892480V.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has announced a cash reward for information leading to her arrest, assuring informants of strict confidentiality.

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