Suspect arrested over Atulugama child’s murder remanded

31 May, 2022

The suspect arrested over the murder of a child in Atulugama has been remanded until tomorrow (Wednesday).

The 29-year-old suspect is said to be a resident of Atulugama in Bandaragama.

Fatima Ayesha was reported missing in Atulugama on Friday and her body was found on Saturday.

The 9-year-old girl was believed to have been abducted and killed.

Investigations revealed that the child was not raped but was forcibly drowned.

Fatima Ayesha was reported missing after she went to a nearby shop to purchase some items.

CCTV footage showed the girl going to the shop to purchase the goods before she went missing.

Her body was found in a marshland close to her house.?(Colombo Gazette)

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