The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been granted permission to obtain a blood sample to conduct a DNA test to verify the National Thowheed Jamath leader Zahran Hashim’s identity.
The Colombo Fort Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake delivered this order considering a request sought by the CID.
The Magistrate also called for a report on the evidence seized from the residences of the suicide bombers at Kollupitiya and Mount Lavinia, as well as from the room reserved at the Shangri-La Hotel.
The report from the National Gem & Jewellery Authority on the gold jewellery and gems worth nearly Rs 12.5 million found on the relatives of the suicide bombers who are currently held in CID’s custody, has been received by the court. These items have been confiscated.
