Main suspect in Lasantha’s murder dies

Main suspect in Lasantha’s murder dies

October 15, 2011   09:57 pm

Main suspect in former Sunday Leader editor Lasantha Wickramathunga’s murder case died today (October 15) evening at the Colombo General Hospital. The suspect, who had been in remand custody had reportedly suffered from epilepsy.


P. Jesudasan, had fallen ill after he was produced in Mt. Lavinia Court on October 13 and was subsequently hospitalized, Commissioner General of Prisons P.W. Kodippili stated.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Heath authorities warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger physical and mental health issues (English)

Heath authorities warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger physical and mental health issues (English)

Patali Champika says power tariff hike burdens public amid coal crisis ahead of festive season (English)

GMOA says govt doctors will stage another 24-hour token strike tomorrow (English)

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Protests against proposed electricity tariff hike; Prices of food items to increase from tomorrow (English)

Fuel prices likely to remain unchanged until May 1 - Cabinet Spokesman (English)

Cabinet nod to import rice amid shortage; Fuel allowance for MPs based on prices as of March 1 (English)