Former DIG Vaas Gunawardena remanded until July 9
Former DIG Vaas Gunawardena was further remanded until July 9 by the Colombo Magistrate Court after he was arrested in connection with the murder of a businessman in Dompe.
The wife of the former DIG was also asked to appear before court on July 9 for allegedly threatening and intimidating witnesses.
Bambalapitiya-based businessman Mohamed Siyam was abducted and murdered in the Dompe area on May 22.
Following investigations conducted into the incident, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on June 06 arrested Sub-Inspector Lakmini Bamunusinghe, attached to the office of the DIG Western Province (North), along with three Police Constables (PCs) serving in the DIG’s special unit.
Upon interrogating the arrested police officers, the CID uncovered information regarding the former DIG’s alleged involvement in the businessman’s murder and recorded a statement from Vaas Gunawardena on the same day.
He was arrested by the CID on June 10 and remanded until June 25 by the Colombo Additional Magistrate A.M. Shabdeen.
Gunawardena was taken from the Colombo National Hospital to the Prison Hospital on June 15 after falling ill while in custody.
He was interdicted by the police on June 18.
(Courtesy: Ada Derana)
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- MP Asoka Ranwala arrested for reckless driving December 12, 2025
- ADB approves $200 Million loan to boost Sri Lanka’s Mahaweli Development Program December 12, 2025
- Sri Lankan companies donate generously to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund for Cyclone Ditwah relief December 12, 2025
- Court orders re-issuance of warrants in Central Bank bond scam case December 12, 2025
- Two Police Officers arrested over Rs. 5,000 bribe demand December 12, 2025
Well done!
This is a family full of criminals, including thug son and a thug wife.
Signs of lack of proper education while holding power!
This is what is happening when people in high places taking the upper hand and prostituting their positions. The uniform can’t conceal their sins, paraphernalia and insignia can’t sheild their crimes.
“Be ye (you) ever so high, still the law is above you” – Thomas Fuller, a 17th century English churchman and historian
The accused is innocent until proven guilty.
In the past, the first military officer to be killed in action involving communal troubles was one Vas Gunawardhana. please do not crucify this Vas Gunawardhana until he is tried in the courts.NZ weeraya