The suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a 70-year-old woman by administering a poisonous injection, has been arrested by the Dickwella Police.

An unidentified man had visited the lady and had administered the injection while engaging in conversation with her near her residence, after which he had fled the area on a motorcycle. 

The woman immediately informed her neighbours and was admitted to the Batheegama Hospital in Matara and later transferred to the Matara General Hospital, where she passed away on Tuesday after receiving treatment for four days. 

The Dickwella Police launched investigations into the murder, with relatives raising doubts if it was connected to a land dispute which was currently being deliberated in courts.

The Police also found CCTV footage of the unidentified man and the incident that had unfolded around the woman. 

When inquired, the Dickwella Police confirmed that the suspect had been arrested and remanded after being produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court. (Newswire)

The post Man arrested for murdering 70 yr old woman using poisonous injection appeared first on Newswire.

A 48-year-old man was reported dead after being shot by unidentified gunmen in the Dickwella area early this morning (21 Nov). 

The Police said the victim is a resident of Walasgala and was employed as a driver.

Preliminary investigations reveal that a case was being deliberated in courts against the victim for having sought ransom from an individual using the name of an organized criminal in hiding. 

The Police said that an investigation has been launched to ascertain any links between the shooting and the court case.

The Dickwella Police is conducting investigations to apprehend the suspects involved in the shooting. (Newswire)

The post 48 yr old shot dead in Dickwella appeared first on Newswire.