General10 August 2026

Ishara Sewwandi remanded until 21st of this month

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Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva ordered today (10) that Ishara Sewwandi, the suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, be remanded until the 21st of this month.

The Magistrate issued this order when the suspect was produced before court today after being detained at the Colombo Crime Division under detention orders.

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