Tight security in Kahawatte [July 09 2011]

Security have been beefed up to dispel fear among the residents of Kahawatte following the murders of several women in the area on the instructions of IGP N.K. Illangakoon. The assistance of army and the Special Task Force (STF) officers have been deployed in the area. Senior DIG of the Pujitha Jayasundera will oversee the security operation.

Meanwhile, Police investigating the gruesome killings of eight women in the Kahawatte area during the period 2008-2011 have arrested a man linked to these murders. Police said they have gathered vital information regarding the killings. The suspect was produced in court and remanded until investigations are completed, police said. (JJ)