Suspect wanted over Habaraduwa double murder arrested
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They say officers found 12.620 grams of ICE narcotics with him.
Rupavahini News and Newswire report that police suspect the man was involved in the deaths of two women in Habaraduwa on October 8, 2026. Lankadeepa reports that the women were elderly, that they were struck on the head with stones at a home, and that property was allegedly stolen.
Rupavahini News and Newswire report that police inquiries found a Galle High Court warrant for the man. They also say police were seeking him in connection with two shop break-ins involving property theft and a bicycle theft reported to Habaraduwa police.
Rupavahini News and Newswire report that Habaraduwa police are continuing their investigations.
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