Police seek public help in Lasantha’s case

Police seek public help in Lasantha’s case

October 8, 2015   05:24 pm

The police headquarters today (08) announced it seek public help to identify the suspects involved in the controversial murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge.


Anyone who knows details on the crime is asked to call police at 071 859 1753 and 071 859 1770, Police Spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunathilaka said.


Wickramatunga was shot at Attidiya by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles as he drove to work in January 2009. He died from head wounds after nearly three hours of surgery.

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