Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Former Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa was today further remanded till September 4 in connection with the incident of assault and shooting at his vehicle.

When the suspect was produced before the Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva by prison officials, the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed court that preliminary investigations had revealed the incident to be a crime allegedly organised and carried out by the suspect himself in collaboration with organised criminal groups.

The CCD officers further reported facts to court regarding the incident.

After considering the submissions, the Additional Magistrate ordered that the suspect be further remanded till September 4.

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