Court allows CCD to record statement from ‘Dematagoda Chaminda’ over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

May 5, 2026 01:10 pm

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (05) has granted permission to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to record a statement from the notorious underworld figure, Chaminda Ravi Jayanath, also known as ‘‘Dematagoda Chaminda,’‘ who is currently detained at the Welisara High-Security Prison, in connection with ongoing investigations into the ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder case.

The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering a request made by the Colombo Crimes Division.

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