Dramatic Courthouse Killing: Gang Leader Slain by Gun Hidden in Book, Triggering Nationwide Security Overhaul in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka — A notorious gang leader was fatally shot inside a courthouse by an individual disguised as a lawyer, sparking a major uproar and prompting a reassessment of courthouse security across Sri Lanka, police said. The gang leader, known as Ganemulle Sanjeewa, real name Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, was facing multiple murder charges at the time of his death. He was arrested in September 2023 and had been in custody since then. He was escorted by twelve police officers to the court for his hearing when the tragic incident unfolded. Authorities have identified the … Read more