The main suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa has been arrested by the police in connection with the Aluthkade court shooting.
The Police Special Task Force (STF) made the arrest in the Palaviya area of Puttalam, capturing the suspect while he was attempting to flee in a van.
The arrested individual has been identified as 34-year-old Mohamed Azman Sherifdeen, a former army commando. Authorities are now conducting further investigations into the motive and possible accomplices involved in the assassination.
