Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The mother of 'Ishara Sewwandi', the fugitive female suspect wantedin connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa,' has reportedly died while in custody at the Welikada Prison.

She is said to have passed away on July 11 due to a heart attack.

Both the mother and brother of Ishara Sewwandi were arrested by police on charges of aiding and abetting the murder of 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa.' On February 26, the Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered them to be remanded in custody.

Meanwhile, reports emerged that underworld figure 'Kehelbaddara Padme,' his mistress, and 'Commando Salinda' were arrested by Malaysian security forces on July 9 while attempting to flee from M...