Two suspects including 17-year-old boy, arrested in connection with killing of five-year-old Seya Sadewmi in Kotadeniyawa were further remanded till October 2 by the Minuwangoda Magistrate today.

Police had requested the Magistrate D.A. Ruwanpathirana to not grant the suspects bail until DNA results were released.

A 17 year old schoolboy and a 33 year old man were arrested on suspicion by the Kotadniyawa police in connection with the rape and murder of Seya Sandevmi on September 19.

The Magistrate also cautioned the Police and Media about releasing information regarding the 17 year old suspect. (Tony Karunanayake)