Remand extended for Sivaram murder suspect

[TamilNet, Tuesday, 22 November 2005, 17:56 GMT]
The Kaduwela Magistrate ordered further remand for the suspect in the Journalist Mr.D.Sivaram murder case when it came up for further inquiry on Tuesday. Criminal Investigation Department (CID) submitted a report to court stating that it has collected evidence to prove the suspect's direct involvement in the murder of Mr.Sivaram, legal sources said.

CID officials further told court that another person in connection with the murder is to be arrested based on the statement by the suspect now in remand, legal sources said.

State Counsel Mr.Achchala Wellipuli told court that the Attorney General is to file indictment against the suspect Sriskandarajah alias Peter. State Counsel objected the bail application submitted on behalf of the suspect.