Eight (08) suspects have been identified in connection with the abduction, assault, and murder of a Chinese national following the recent clash at Colombo Port City, the Police said.
According to the Police Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler, three of the suspects fled the country soon after the incident, while three others remain in Sri Lanka and are evading arrest. Overseas travel bans have been imposed against them.
Two suspects were arrested at the Katunayake Airport, and legal proceedings have already been initiated. The case has been fixed for August 6, during which an identification parade will be held.
ASP Wootler further noted that the investigation has been assisted by the Chinese Embassy and the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).
He urged the public to remain vigilant when renting houses, hotels, or commercial properties to foreign nationals and to inform their local police stations of any suspicious activity.
ASP Wootler disclosed the information to the media in connection with the incident where the body of a Chinese national reported missing after a clash between two groups at Colombo Port City was discovered in Eheliyagoda on July 23.
The deceased had been abducted along with two others; however, the other two were abandoned with injuries and admitted to hospital. (Newswire)
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