The Matugama Police have sought public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a 34‑year‑old woman in Delandahena on April 18, 2025. 

The victim was attacked with a sharp weapon to her neck. Investigations reveal that the suspect has fled the area and is in hiding.

The suspect has been identified as Buhmanage Den Sanath Ravinda Nilantha, of No. 78/01, Ihala Kanda, Agalawatta (NIC: 840321401V). 

Police have released several photographs of him and urge anyone with information to contact the following numbers: 071‑8591701 or 071‑8594381. (Newswire)

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The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, who was remanded on charges of obstructing the duties of the Secretary of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, has been granted bail. 

The Matugama Magistrate’s Court ordered the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member to be released on two surety bonds of Rs. 500,000 each. 

He was arrested last week after the local council Secretary had filed a complaint with the Matugama Police, claiming that he had forcefully occupied her office and had interfered with her official work.

Based on the complaint, the Chairman was taken into custody on January 02 after providing a statement to the Matugama Police, and was later remanded. (Newswire)

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The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, a member of the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been arrested by the Matugama Police.

According to the Police, he was arrested on charges of obstructing the duties of the Secretary of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha.

The local council Secretary had filed a complaint with the Matugama Police, stating that when she reported for duty this morning (02 Jan), the Chairman had forcefully occupied her office and had interfered with her official work.

Based on the complaint, the Chairman was taken into custody this afternoon after providing a statement to the Matugama Police.

The Police said the arrested Chairman will be produced before the Matugama Magistrate’s Court. (Newswire)

“Is this Sri Lanka Police or NPP Police?” SJB MP Jagath Withana questions as he arrived at the Matugama Police Station in support of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Kasun Munasinghe. According to Matugama Police, Munasinghe was arrested on charges of obstructing the duties… pic.twitter.com/gFkymPzsrs

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The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha. 

SJB candidate Kasun Munasinghe was elected Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha.

He was elected after securing a majority of votes during the election held during the council’s inaugural session today.

The SJB had secured a majority of seats at the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha in the 2025 Local Government Elections. (Newswire)

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