The second suspect involved in the shooting of the paramour of underworld criminal 'Kanjipani Imran' was arrested in Jampettah Street last night.
The suspect identfied as A.G. Mohamed Rizwan was taken into custody by personnel attached to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over his alleged involvement in the shooting of the woman who was identified as 'Kudu Chuti' at a residence in Melwatte earlier this month.
A hand grenade and one milligram of heroin which were in the possession of the suspect were also seized by CCD personnel.
Meanwhile, police also arrested a 21-year old by the name of M.N. Mohamed Ali for his involvement in the shooting incident as well.
The suspect who is a resident of Salamulla, Kolannawa was arrested by Special Task Force (STF) personnel last night while he was in the possession of 10 grams of heroin, Rs 34,000 cash and a mobile phone.
Investigations have revealed that he is an accomplice of 'Kanjipani Imran' who was arrested in Dubai along with druglord Makandure Madush.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The Presidential election will be held on September 21, the Commission of Elections has decided.
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