Four arrested over death of Amarakeerthi Athukorala

Four arrested over death of Amarakeerthi Athukorala

May 15, 2022   11:05 pm

Four suspects have been arrested on charges of the murder of MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer during the recent unrest earlier this week.

Reportedly, the arrests were made today (May 15).

Two of the accused have been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigations.

The other two were produced before the Attanagalle Magistrate’s Court today.

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