Noori murder: 18 sentenced to death

25 November 2016 01:20 pm

Eighteen suspects including former Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Anil Chinthaka alias Athakota were sentenced to death by the Awissawella High Court today after they were found guilty of murdering Noori Estate Superintendent Nihal Perera and assaulting two of his security guards.

Three suspects were acquitted from the charges. (T. Farook Thajudeen)