Man arrested for aiding Akuregoda double murder suspect and another arrested in Kalutara shooting

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assisting the main suspect in the Akuregoda double murder case. Reports indicate he aided in the preparation of a fake passport for the suspect, facilitating an escape.

Separately, a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Boralesgamuwa, where a 29-year-old man was apprehended for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder by shooting. This incident involved the shooting death of 54-year-old restaurant owner Thushara Sampath near his business place at Nagoda on October 9.

The main suspect in the Kalutara shooting has also been arrested. Police commandos apprehended this individual at Navaladi, in the Batticaloa area, while he was traveling in a bus bound for Batticaloa. Another suspect was arrested in Weeraketiya with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition.