CID arrest tutor over torching of President Ranil’s house

CID arrest tutor over torching of President Ranil’s house

February 5, 2024   05:48 pm

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a 46-year-old suspect in connection with the torching of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in 2022.

The suspect has been identified as a tuition class teacher in the Boralesgamuwa area, according to police.

On 09 July 2022, then-Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Cinnamon Gardens was set ablaze by anti-government protesters.

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