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Bodies were found in Bambalapitiya, Wellawatte and Kolonnawa, all densely populated areas.
The woman, allegedly from the Kottawa area, had been evading arrest since 2017, police said.
The suspects are residents of Colombo 15 and Dehiaththakandiya.
The victim was attacked Monday (03) on Madampitiya Lane in Grandpass, Colombo,
The girl was allegedly beaten to death by her father and uncle over a purported romantic relationship.
The grenade has now been disarmed, police said.
Both the prisons department and the police will independently investigate the incident, said Ekanayake.
The crime is suspected to be the work of an organised group, police said.
Statements have been recorded from seven women who had worked at the Bathuideen residence as domestic aides.
The suspect was arrested under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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“Even uploading pornographic material of foreign origin is a crime,” said Rohana.
"Our intention is to carry out a sharp investigation," police spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.
A 64-year-old suspect who had brought the girl to work at the former minister’s residence was also arrested.
Poice said investigations have revealed that a total of 10 people had abused the 13-year-old victim.
The police media division said the latest suspect who is a resident in Negombo was arrested on Monday (12).
The Maldivian national had paid for the underage girl’s services, while a hotel manager had provided a room
“This is being carried out by criminals or and certain prison inmates"
Such deaths will tarnish Sri Lanka’s image, the BASL said.
This is the second time this week an alleged underworld leader was killed while in police custody
The four young men who brazenly stuck their torsos out of a moving vehicle on the southern expressway last Saturday (10)...
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