Suspect arrested over murder of youth at Panadura factory

June 14, 2023 at 2:55 PM

The suspect wanted over the murder of a 24-year-old youth in front of an apparel factory in Panadura in May, has been apprehended by the Police.

The Police stated that the suspect was arrested while at the Kataragama Bus Depot last night (13). 

The suspect has been identified as a 24-year-old resident of the Kirana area in Panadura. 

A school student was apprehended earlier in connection to the murder. Investigations had revealed that the schoolboy had travelled with the chief suspect in a three-wheeler to provide assistance to carry out the attack.

The chief suspect had attacked the victim with a sword in front of an apparel factory on the night of May 31, 2023. 

The victim had run into the factory premises after which the suspect had followed behind and continued to attack him, resulting in his death. The incident had been captured on the CCTV installed at the factory premises.

The victim who had sustained serious blows to the head had died on the spot. The deceased was identified as a 24-year-old resident of an apartment complex in Modarawila. 

The Police stated that the attack had been carried out due to the escalation of a long-standing dispute between two parties. (NewsWire)