The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from former IGP Mahinda Balasuriya in connection with the murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, the police said.
Mr. Balasuriya arrived at the Police Headquarters to give a statement, a short while ago on Friday (29) morning.
Balasuriya was a former secretary to the Ministry of Law and Order as well. An army official was also taken into custody for allegedly threatening the driver of Wickrematunge on July 16.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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