PM’s home fire: Suspect remanded till July 20

An individual who has been arrested in connection with setting fire to the Prime Minister’s private residence, has been remanded till July 20 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage yesterday.

The Kollupitiya Police requested permission from the Magistrate to present the suspect for an identification parade. The Police further stated that they had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The Magistrate ordered the Prison to produce the suspect to Court for an identification parade on the next calling date. Another three more suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.