TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR THREATENING AND DEMANDING 5 LAKHS
Two people suspected of demanding Rs. 500 000 from a retired bank manager in the Oorogamuwa area, Dickwella were arrested by the police.
The suspects were arrested after the Matara police received a complaint. The suspects had told the retired bank manager that there was a contract to kill his family and demanded 5 lakhs to stop the killing.
Their actions were revealed after inspecting phone calls that came regarding the incident.
‘BOMBA SIRA’ KILLED BY UNKNOWN GROUP
Muthumuni Siripala a.k.a. ‘Bomba Sira’, an underworld figure, had died after being admitted to the Kalubowila hospital at around 1.15 a.m. today.
The person was attacked by an unknown group after placing him on top of the railway line near Vihara Mawatha in Mt. Lavinia yesterday (29). The police had taken the person over to the hospital.
Police also stated that there were marks on the person that suggested he was bludgeoned.
The 56 year old victim resided in Ratmalana. The police are investigating regarding the issue.