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'Gampaha Ousmand' arrested for aiding Ganemulla Sanjeewa killing
May 14, 2026 06:52 am Sri Lanka Police have arrested Ousmand Gunasekera, alias “Gampaha Ousmand”, for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. According to police, a foreign-manufactured repeater shotgun, two magazines and 10 rounds of ammunition were also recovered during the arrest. Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse. Most Viewed Religious leaders� guidance vital for strengthening communal coexistence - PM More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak President urges officials not to consider financial constraints in restoring normal life for disaster victims Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected due to low-pressure area near Sri Lanka Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship Most Viewed Video Stories Sri Lanka's fuel import costs surge nearly six-fold amid ongoing Middle East conflict - President (English)
Update: Police say gunman disguised as lawyer killed ''Ganemulla Sanjeewa''
News Police say that the gunman who shot and killed alleged organised criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias "Ganemulla Sanjeewa" inside the Hulftsdorp court complex this morning was disguised as a lawyer. "Ganemulla Sanjeewa," was shot inside the Aluthkade No.5. Magistrate's Court complex, where he had been brought under guard today for a court case. Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga said the gunman who shot Sanjeewa had been disguised as a lawyer and a revolver he used in the shooting has been recovered by police from the court complex. However, the gunman himself has managed to flee the scene after the shooting and a police operation is continuing throughout the area to arrest him. "Ganemulla Sanjeewa" was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital in critical condition after the shooting but succumbed to his injuries. The alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport on September 13, 2023 on his return from Nepal. Police initially obtained a 90-day detention order against him under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). He was moved to Boossa Prison in June last year on the orders of the Gampaha Magistrate's Court and had been brought to the Hulftsdorp court complex this morning for a case. Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya visited the court complex earlier this afternoon. Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala and Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara also visited the location. Pix by Indika Handuwala Related stories https://sundaytimes.lk/online/news-online/Suspect-involved-in-Hulftsdorp-shooting-arrested/2-1148287 https://sundaytimes.lk/online/news-online/Police-launch-search-for-female-suspect-in-Ganemulla-Sanjeewa-shooting/2-1148290 Comments Still No Comments Posted.
Man arrested for killing brother, wife in Kebbi village
Police in Kebbi State have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his elder brother and the brother's wife with a cutlass in their home.
Top Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse - Times of Malta
Sri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk on Saturday for the alleged sexual abuse of an underage girl, police said, marking the highest-profile case involving clergy in the country.
