Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- A 27-year-old individual wanted in connection with a murder was arrested near the Nuwara Eliya Bus Stand last evening (12), police stated.

Police said investigations were launched following information received by the Nuwara Eliya Police Station regarding the murder of a woman inside a lodging establishment in the Magastota area, within the Nuwara Eliya Police Division, on November 10.

Acting on information received by investigating officers, the suspect was arrested last night, police said.

The suspect is a 27-year-old resident of Thirappane.

Further investigations revealed that the suspect was also wanted in connection with an escape from custody in the Thirappane Police Division on November 10, police said.

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