Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a hand grenade attack at a residence in the Gnanendra Road in Rathmalana, police said.
The attack took place on August 5, when two hand grenades were thrown at a two-storey house. One of the grenades had exploded, while the other was found in the garden and later recovered by police.
Following investigations, officers attached to the Mount Lavinia Police Station arrested the four suspects in the Moratuwa and Rathmalana areas yesterday (8).
According to police, the suspects, aged 21, 26, 28 and 30, are residents of Moratuwa and Rathmalana, police said.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the attack was allegedly carried out on the instructions of an organized criminal currently residing overseas. Police also suspect that a dispute between organized criminal groups may have led to the attack.
No injuries or deaths were reported in the incident. However, the glass panes of two windows of the house were damaged in the explosion.
Further investigations are being conducted by the Mount Lavinia Police.
