Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today granted permission to detain and question for 24 hours the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, who was arrested by the Colpetty Police in connection with the robbery of Rs. 20 million belonging to a Chinese national.
Police informed the court that the Inspector General of Police has handed over further investigations to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). CID officers appearing before court requested detention to continue questioning.
The Magistrate ordered the case to be recalled tomorrow (23) at 2.30 pm for further proceedings.
This order followed submissions made by Colpetty Police after presenting the suspect before court. (Newswire)
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