Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted as a main suspect in the murder of organized crime gang member Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne also known as 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa', was arrested in Nepal following a special police operation carried out in that country, under diplomatic assistance, Sri Lanka Police stated.

Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) FU Wootler made this statement during a special media briefing held today (14).

Meanwhile, the spokesperson revealed that Red Notices have currently been issued against 40 criminals who have fled Sri Lanka and that 18 of them have already been brought back to the country this year.

Police Media Spokesperson ASP FU Wootler added that Ishara Sewwandi was a...