The suspect “Ishara Sewwandi” arrested in Nepal, brought back to Sri Lanka

The fugitive female suspect named Pinpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi, who was identified as the main suspect who aided and abetted the murder of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ who was killed on 19. 02. 2025 at No. 05 Magistrate’s Court, Hulftsdorp, was arrested in Nepal during a joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and Nepal Security Force.

Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr. Rohan Olugala and the officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Department who were involved in the operation, have taken measures to bring back the said suspect and five other suspects who are suspected to be involved in organized crime to Sri Lanka on 15. 10. 2025.

They were handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department for further legal action. More information will be revealed in the future on the murder of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa. The arrest of the fugitive, Ishara Sewwandi, can be considered another significant milestone of suppressing organized crimes.