An individual killed in the suicide bombings at a house in Sainthamaruthu has been identified as Mohamed Rilwan, the brother of Zahran Hashim, Police said.
During a joint operation, STF and Police raided the Kattankudy house of the individual identified as Rilwan and recovered 4 suicide vests, 2 mobile phones, 2 ATM cards and several bank books. In addition, 4 photographs of Rilwan’s children, national identity cards (NICs) and other items were among the items discovered.
Kattankudy Police said Rilwan’s mother-in-law and father-in-law have also been taken into custody.
Mohamed Rilwan and his wife were both killed in the blasts which took place at a house in Sainthamaruthu, Ampara District.
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