The main suspect in the mysterious death of a schoolgirl in Kalutara has been arrested in Hikkaduwa, according to police sources. The 29-year-old man, a resident of Isuru Uyana, Kalutara, was apprehended while hiding in a tourist hotel.
Acting on a tip-off, police teams were able to locate and apprehend the suspect. He was taken into custody and is currently being questioned by investigators.
The police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their cooperation in the investigation and for providing crucial information that led to the arrest of the suspect.
The 19-year-old schoolgirl and the 22-year-old man who were present at the scene of the crime, along with the owner of the car they arrived in, remain in custody. The police have not yet released any further information on their involvement in the case.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist with the investigation. They have also reiterated their call for the public to avoid speculation and to let the authorities carry out their work.