Vehicle used in Akuregoda double murder found ablaze in Galle (Pics)

2026-02-15 - 04:01

The vehicle believed to have been used by the gunmen involved in the recent double homicide in Akuregoda, Thalangama, was discovered burning in the Kuttiyawatta area of Agaliya, Galle. The Nugegoda Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau stated that the car was engulfed in flames when officers arrived at the scene. Police said they had received information that the vehicle allegedly used in the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife had been abandoned in the Agaliya area. Upon inspection, officers found the car on an access road, fully ablaze. Investigators suspect that the double murder was orchestrated by an alleged underworld figure currently hiding overseas, identified as Jayalath Silva, alias “Karandeniya Sudda.” It has been revealed that the slain lawyer had previously appeared in court representing “Karandeniya Sudda” and had later acted on behalf of his principal rival, an underworld figure known as “Loku Pati.” Police believe the murders may have been carried out by associates of “Karandeniya Sudda,” allegedly due to suspicions that the lawyer had shared sensitive information about him with his rival. Further investigations are being conducted by the Nugegoda Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau. Related News : Ten teams assigned to investigate Akuregoda shooting (Update) Bar Association issues statement on killing near Army Headquarters