Hambantota youth, two relatives remanded

21 September 2016 08:11 pm

The Hambantota youth who had been hiding in a temple after escaping from the police custody and two relatives who aided and abetted him were remanded till September 30 by the Hambantota Magistrate today.

The suspect who had been arrested for a paddy theft escaped from the police custody a few weeks ago.

He later surrendered to the police through a Buddhist monk. (Sanath Gamage)

 

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