Speaking to a private electronic media network yesterday (24), he disclosed that the suspect, a former military officer, had been approached via Facebook.

The orchestrators of the crime, initiated contact with simple inquiries such as, “You don’t have a job, right? Are you just staying idle?” before making proposals like, “Let’s do a little business.” However, as discussions progressed, this so-called business turned into involvement in the killing. SSP Manathunga noted that it was evident many individuals engaging in such crimes were former military personnel.

Meanwhile, the Police have released additional photographs of the female suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. The suspect has been identified as Pingpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi, a 25-year-old resident of 243/01, Negombo Road, Jaya Mawatha, Katuwellegama. She holds a National Identity Card (NIC) with the number 995892480V.

The Police urge anyone with information regarding the suspect to come forward and contact them at the following telephone numbers:

Director, Colombo Crimes Division – 071-8591727

Police Inspector, Colombo Crimes Division – 071-8591735