Chief Inspector Arrested Over Murder of Podi Lassi Associate

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A Chief Inspector of Police has been arrested in connection with the murder of a close associate of underworld figure Podi Lassi whose body was discovered in the Gin River.

The arrest was made during an operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The body was discovered near the Wakwella Bridge in the Gin River at Poddala on June 22.

Police said the victim’s face had been severely disfigured.

The victim’s hands and feet had also been tied.