By Yoshitha Perera
The police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the eight people who are suspected to have been directly involved in the murder of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security guard on May 9.
The police have provided the media with several images of the suspects and are requesting the public to provide any information on the matter by calling 011 251 4217 or 071 859 2868.
According to the Police, 35 individuals have been detained thus far in connection with the murder.
On May 9, amid widespread turmoil, a mob attack killed the MP and a police sergeant who was an officer of his personal security.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible authority, either nationally or internationally, and is based on misleading information. Sri Lanka firmly rejects this false narrative and believes it has been propagated primarily for electoral gains within Canada.
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