Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Two more suspects have been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) in connection with an alleged assassination plot targeting a businessman in the Gampaha area, known as 'Gampaha Osman Gunasekara,' as well as several others.

As a result, the total number of arrests in connection with the incident has increased to nine.

Two suspects were arrested by STF personnel in Gampaha on April 19 with two T-56 assault rifles and ammunition, while five more suspects were arrested following their interrogation.

Accordingly, all seven arrested individuals have been identified as associates of the notorious underworld figure infamously known as "Kehelbaddara Padme." Detention orders will be obtained for the seven suspects, and...