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Suspect arrested for Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder
A 69-year-old from Gampaha was arrested in connection with the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, allegedly aiding a crime overseas. The suspect is accused of providing a firearm and unlawfully possessing ammunition.
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Summary
- The Colombo Crimes Division says that Osman Gunasekara, alias 'Gampaha Osman' who was arrested last night, will be detained for questioning in connection with ongoing investigations of the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. Police stated that the suspect was arrested in the Sri Bodhi Road area of Gampaha as part of the investigation into the killing of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathna, alias Ganemulla Sanjeewa.
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