The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a suspect for aiding Ishara Sewwandi, the chief suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa in February, to flee to India by boat.
According to the Police, the suspect was arrested along with a boat near the Aralithuduwa coastal area in Jaffna.
The suspect was arrested after questioning his detained accomplice, Anandan, who is a relative of the arrested man.
It has been revealed that the boat, which allegedly facilitated Ishara’s escape to India, belonged to Anandan and was equipped with a 400-horsepower engine.
The suspect is reported to have operated as Anandan’s assistant and is suspected of helping Sewwandi escape to India via Jaffna. (Newswire)