Anusha Lakmali arrested and repatriated from UAE over triple murder

Daily Mirror, WhatNews (සිංහල), Ada Derana (தமிழ்), Newsfirst, Sri Lanka Mirror and Hiru News report that Anusha Lakmali, also known as Achini, was brought to Sri Lanka from the United Arab Emirates. WhatNews (සිංහල) reports that she arrived early on the 27th, and Newsfirst (සිංහල) says a Criminal Investigation Department team brought her back.

Daily Mirror, WhatNews (සිංහල), Ada Derana (தமிழ்), Newsfirst and Sri Lanka Mirror report that Lakmali was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice in connection with the deaths of Aruna Vidanagamage, known as Kajja, and his two children. Daily Mirror, WhatNews (සිංහල), Ada Derana (தமிழ்), Sri Lanka Mirror and Hiru News report that she was arrested in the UAE.

Sri Lanka Mirror reports that Vidanagamage was shot in Middeniya on February 18, 2026, and that his two children later died from their injuries. Ada Derana (தமிழ்) describes the location as the Hungama area.

Sri Lanka Mirror reports that police are conducting further investigations into Lakmali’s involvement in the deaths. Newsfirst (සිංහල) also reports that further inquiries concerning her are expected.

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