Rathgama businessmen murders: 7 police officers and forest ranger arrested

Rathgama businessmen murders: 7 police officers and forest ranger arrested

March 18, 2019   06:30 pm

Seven police officers and a forest ranger of Walasmulla forest have been arrested over the murders of two businessmen from Rathgama area, the Police Spokesperson stated.

The arrests were made by the Criminal Investigation Department.

It was reported that the arrestees include two Sub Inspectors (SI).

They were taken into custody when they had arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department today (18) complying with a prior notice issued to them.

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