INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The body of a 51-year-old, who was reported missing since 27 September, was recovered by the police on Thursday (28 Sep.), from the banks of
the Kelani River.The deceased, identified as T
Pradeepa, was found decapitated and dismembered, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said, adding that relatives of the deceased had
outside of a restaurant in the Kaduwela town, following which the duo had left in his car, bearing the license plate number KI 3030.The
suspect, identified as Sudeera Wasantha, a businessman residing in Siyamabalape, had allegedly been rather close to the deceased for over 20
years, police said.Investigations have revealed that the duo had had a dispute over a money-related issue, while blood stains, strands of
imposed against the suspect, Sri Lanka Police has called for public assistance to apprehend the suspect in connection with the
murder.Meanwhile, further investigations into the matter are being carried out by the Sapugaskanda and Mulleriyawa Police.
