The Police Headquarters has announced a cash reward of Rs. 1.2 million for anyone who provides accurate information leading to the apprehension of the female accomplice, who continues to evade arrest, after being involved in the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’.

The notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, was shot dead on February 19, 2025, at the No. 05 Magistrate’s Court within the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex.

Accordingly, the female suspect who allegedly aided and abetted the shooter of “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” has been identified as Pingpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi, a 25-year-old resident of 243/01, Negombo Road, Jaya Mawatha, Katuwellegama. She holds a National Identity Card (NIC) with the number 995892480V.

As there has been no information about her whereabouts since the day of the shooting, the Police Headquarters has decided to offer a cash reward of Rs. 1.2 million for any information leading to her arrest, a statement from the Police Media Division said.

Telephone numbers to provide information:

Director, Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) - 071-8591727

Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) - 071-8591735

It has also been informed that the Sri Lanka Police will take steps to protect the confidentiality of those who provide information.

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) is conducting further investigations into the incident.