Police arrest second suspect in Kudawella shooting

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Police have arrested an individual who is allged to have aided and abetted the shooting at the Kudawelle harbour on December 25, last year.

The suspect has been identified as a 31-year old by the name of H.K. Randika Sampath and a resident of Nakulugama.

He will be produced before the Tangalle Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Tangalle police officers yesterday (Jan 21) recovered two helmets and a motorcyle (without a number plate) that had allegedly been used in the shooting.

The helmets will be sent to the Government Analysts Department by the CID in due course.

(The bike that is alleged to have been used in the shooting)

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