Main suspect in murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ remanded
May 21, 2025 12:38 pm
The suspected gunman who shot and killed notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex, has been remanded until 4 June, Ada Derana reporter said.
The order was issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali also ordered the suspect be presented before an identification parade on 4 June.
The individual who drove the suspected gunman, who was also taken into custody, has been ordered to be remanded until Friday (May 23).
Both suspects, who were held under detention orders, were produced before the Magistrate’s Court today amidst tight security.
The infamous gang leader known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” was fatally shot on 19 February in the No. 05 Magistrate’s Court within the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex.
“Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” who was remanded in custody at Boosa Prison, was escorted to court by prison officials for court proceedings. He was a suspect in 19 murder cases, according to police.
