Ex-cop and soldier arrested over Rajagiriya murder

Ex-cop and soldier arrested over Rajagiriya murder

November 3, 2013   03:35 pm

A former Police Constable and army soldier have been arrested in suspicion over the recent murder of a woman, who is said to be the mother-in-law of prominent film director the late Tissa Abeysekara.

The Police Spokesman’s Office stated that the suspects were arrested following extensive investigations carried out by the Mirihana Police.

The murder had taken place in Moragasmulla, Rajapgiriya on September 28.

Police have also recovered a large number of gold jewelry believed to have been stolen by the arrested suspects. 


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