SF questioned by CID

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded a statement from Field Marshal and Regional Development Minister Sarath Fonseka in connection with the murder of former Sunday Leader editor Lasantha Wickrematunge.

It was reported that he had been questioned by the CID for about five hours yesterday.

However, when asked police spokesman DIG Priyantha Jayakody said the CID had not informed them officially regarding the matter and added that police could not declare such matters.