Anura Senanayake and Sumith Perera further remanded

September 7, 2016 04:22 pm

Former Senior DIG, Anura Senanayake, and former Narahenpita Crimes OIC, Sumith Perera, who were arrested in connection with the murder of rugby player Wasim Thajudeen, have been further remanded till September 21 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

When the case was taken up today (7), the state attorney said that the phone calls made to and from the Presidential Palace on the day of the murder are also being investigated.

He said that these investigations have uncovered a connection from the Presidential Palace and Carlton House in Hambantota.

Meanwhile the state attorney said that the report on the CCTV footage sent to Canada for examination has been received and that according to it the footage is too unclear.

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