Western South Crimes Division arrested a 42-year-old individual in connection with the deaths of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.
The suspect faces charges for aiding and abetting "Polgasowita Dila," who was previously apprehended for the same incident.
Police state the arrest followed investigations into the support provided to the primary suspect.
Latest News
Full moon poya day falls today
Local
01 May 2026
Namal Rajapaksa accuses government of undermining worker rights
Local
01 May 2026
May Day rallies held across country
Local
01 May 2026
International Labour Day marked today
Local
01 May 2026
Ottawa proclaims May 2026 Buddhist Heritage Month
Local
01 May 2026
Investigation launched into suspicious death of suspended Treasury official
Local
30 April 2026
Mavil Aru sluice gates opened for Yala season after repairs
Local
30 April 2026
Sri Lanka wins International Debt Management Award in London
Local
30 April 2026
Fire erupts at Inland Revenue Department regional office
Local
30 April 2026
Five suspects remanded over Bloemendhal youth murder
Local
30 April 2026