'Ganemulle Sanjeewa' Murder: Shooter Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias 'Ganemulle Sanjeewa', a notorious organized crime leader, was shot dead on Wednesday (19) morning inside Courtroom No. 5 of the Magistrate’s Court Complex in Hultsdorf, Colombo.

The shooter, who carried out the murder disguised as a lawyer, was arrested on Wednesday (19) evening in Palaviya, Puttalam. 

Security concerns have emerged following the incident, as the shooter and an accomplice bypassed routine checks by posing as legal professionals. Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera questioned the necessity of physically bringing the detainee to court, suggesting that video links could have been used for remand extensions.

Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara assured that the government would enhance courtroom security and implement new laws, including video links for evidence submission. He rejected allegations of STF negligence, stating that the shooter took advantage of security lapses.