Police still looking for two key suspects in SAITM CEO shooting

07 Mar, 2017

The Police are still looking for two key suspects in the shooting incident involving?SAITM CEO Dr. Sameera Senaratne.

Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake told Parliament the police are looking for a former Pradeshiya Sabha member and a driver over the incident.

Investigations had revealed that the recent shooting incident targeting the vehicle of SAITM CEO Dr. Sameera Senaratne, was staged.

Gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on the vehicle of?SAITM CEO Dr. Sameera Senaratne in Malabe on February 6.

Senaratne escaped unhurt but the car was damaged in?the shooting incident.?Sameera Senaratne was temporarily relieved of his duties at SAITM after it was revealed the shooting incident was staged. (Colombo Gazette)

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