Six more suspects have surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court in connection to the shooting incident in Weligama regarding which suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been remanded.
According to reports, the six suspects had surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court this morning.
They were wanted in connection to the shooting incident in front of a prominent hotel in Weligama in 2023.
Suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon is accused of orchestrating the shooting involving officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), Weligama Police, and the Special Task Force.
The incident resulted in the death of a CCD officer and injuries to another.
Despite an open warrant being issued to Deshabandu Tennakoon, he surrendered before the Matara Magistrate’s Court after evading arrest for 20 days.
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has remanded Deshabandu Tennakoon until 03 April 2025. (Islandnews)
