Police say suspect directly involved in four similar incidents
The main suspect arrested in connection with the arson attack on a shop in Wijerama last week is an active member of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Organisation, Police confirmed yesterday.
Police Media Spokesman DIG Priyantha Jayakody said the suspect was directly involved in four similar incidents reported recently.
“The suspect aged 32 is an ardent supporter of BBS and has been an active member of the Organisation since 2014. He is closely connected to BBS Leader Gnanasara thera and took part in a protest in Borella recently against the arrest of the monk. The suspect’s father is a doctor. The Police have remanded the suspect for questioning,” he said.