Lasantha killing: Second suspect discharged

6 September 2013 11:32 am

Second suspect Kandegedera Priyawansa, who had been on bail in connection with the killing of former Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickremethunga was discharged by Mount Lavinia Chief Magistrate Rangajeewa Wimalasena.

The first suspect Pitchchai Jesudasan had died while in remand last year. The two men had been arrested by the Terrorist Investigation Division during the investigation into the Editor’s killing at Attidiya Junction in Ratmalana on December 8, 2009.  

Mr. Wickramatunga was waylaid and brutally killed by an armed gang while he was inside his car on his way to office. The magistrate discharged the accused on a request by the TID on the advise of the Attorney General in the absence of adequate evidence to connect him to the incident. (M.S. Perera)