Hikkaduwa Police has arrested a woman on suspicion of aiding and abetting a double homicide, in which two persons travelling on a motorcycle were shot dead in the Thiranagama area of Hikkaduwa Police Division on October 31, 2022.
Two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle had opened fire at the two victims in front of a tourist hotel in Thiranagama, using a T-56 firearm. They had fled the scene afterwards.
Later, the police initiated a special investigation into the incident.
Accordingly, it was uncovered that the crime was carried out by “Booru Muna” who is currently detained in the custody of Western Province - South Crimes Division, who agreed to a contract killing job.
Police stated that the arrested woman had provided an amount of Rs. 2 million to “Booru Muna”. She is a 31- year-old resident of the Hikkaduwa area, according to police.
The motorcycle and the T-56 firearm which was used in the shooting, and a three-wheeler have also been taken into police custody.
Police have obtained a 02-day detention order after the suspect was produced before the Galle Magistrate’s Court.
