SIX MORE SURRENDER IN WELIGAMA HOTEL SHOOTING CASE

COLOMBO (News 1st); Six additional suspects have surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court in connection with the shooting incident that occurred near a hotel in Weligama on December 31, 2023. 

This incident resulted in the death of an officer from the Colombo Crimes Division.

The Matara Magistrate’s Court had previously issued arrest warrants for eight individuals, including the suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, in relation to the shooting. 

The suspects were wanted for their alleged involvement in the fatal incident.

Deshabandu Tennakoon, who had been evading arrest, is currently in remand custody following his surrender to the authorities.