Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders

Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders

February 16, 2026   03:56 pm

Two brothers have been arrested in Kottawa for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama last week.

The suspects, aged 20 and 24 have been arrested by the officers attached to the Western Province South Crimes Range.

A car suspected to have been used by them have also been taken into custody, police stated.

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