Baddegama, Sri Lanka – 03 October 2026 – Sri Lanka Police have apprehended three individuals in connection with a double murder by shooting that occurred in the Halpathota area of the Baddegama Police Division. The arrests, made on the same day as the incident, also led to the seizure of heroin and a vehicle, according to a press release issued by the Police Media Division on 28 September 2026.
Incident Triggers Immediate Investigation
The tragic incident took place on the evening of 27 September 2026, when a group travelling in a three-wheeler in Halpathota, within the Baddegama Police Division, was targeted by individuals who arrived in a car and opened fire with a firearm. This resulted in a double homicide, prompting the Elpitiya Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation.
Swift Arrests and Seizures
Investigators, acting swiftly on intelligence, managed to arrest three suspects on the evening of 27 September 2026. These arrests were made in the vicinity of the junction leading to Peddruwatta and in the Halpathota area, both falling within the jurisdiction of the Baddegama Police Division. The suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in providing assistance and support to the commission of the heinous crime.
During the arrests, law enforcement officials recovered significant evidence. The seized items include 16 grams and 170 milligrams of heroin, along with a car believed to have been used in the commission of the crime. All suspects and seized items were subsequently produced before the Baddegama Police Station.
Suspects Identified, Legal Proceedings Underway
The arrested individuals are aged 22 and 33 years and have been identified as residents of Kahawatta, Pallebedda, and Hikkaduwa. They are scheduled to be produced before the esteemed Baddegama Magistrate’s Court, where formal charges are expected to be filed.
The Baddegama Police are actively conducting further investigations into the incident, aiming to uncover all details surrounding the double murder and ensure that justice is served. The public is urged to cooperate with authorities as the investigation progresses.
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