COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 41-year-old resident of Ekala suspected in the murder of “Kalu Ajith” in Minuwangoda was arrested with a T-56 assault rifle and 20 bullets at Ekala, Ja-ela. The operation was carried out by the Special Task Force.

The suspect was produced before the Negombo Magistrates court today(June 09).

“Kalu Ajith” was killed by two gunmen who arrived on a motorbike.

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