Eleven out of the 13 suspects including underworld gangster Kudu Roshan arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder of five individuals following a shooting that took place in Samitpura, Mattakkuliya were yesterday identified by the witnesses at an identification parade held before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Meanwhile, 13 suspects arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder of four individuals following a shooting that took place in Samitpura, Mattakkuliya were yesterday ordered to be further remanded till by Colombo Additional Magistrate Buddhika Sri Ragala.
Five people were killed and two others critically injured following a shooting that took place in Samitpura, Mattakkuliya on October 23, 2016. Police believe that the shooting was the result of a clash between two rival groups involved in heroin smuggling.
The main suspect Prasad Ruwan alias Kudu Roshan who had allegedly involved in the shooting was among the thirteen suspects arrested by CCD.