Former Officer in Charge of the Crimes Division of the Narahenpita Police, has been arrested on charges of attempting to cover up the murder of Wasim Thajudeen.

Inspector of Police Sumith Champika Perera was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department, after the investigation into the death revealed that Perera had covered up evidence of the crime.

According to the police, the suspect will be produced before the Number 6 Magistrate’s Court in Hulftsdorp on Thursday, April 21.

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