Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The alleged shooter in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested last night, along with two others-including a woman-in Ranwala town, Kegalle, the police confirmed.

The arrests were carried out by officers of the Kegalle Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit.

The arrested suspects and case materials are as follows:

1. Jayawardena Mudiyanselage Aruna Sri Dhammika Jayawardena, resident of Rangwala, Kegalle

Offences:

2. Athige Primal Dhanuka Silva, resident of Welioya (formerly an army soldier attached to the 8th Artillery Regiment, who deserted from service in 2017)

Offences:

3. Chandrasekara Mudiyanselage Punya Kumari Chandrasekara, resident of Ranala Road, Dedigamuwa

Offences:

During quest...