Sri Lanka, June 28 -- Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, has announced that 12 individuals have been arrested over the murder of underworld leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa.

The Minister stated that Ishara Sewwandi, a suspect currently missing in connection with the killing, has not fled the country.

He acknowledged that while some rare incidents may make it difficult to apprehend suspects, information regarding Sewwandi has been uncovered through other arrested suspects.

Minister Wijepala also mentioned that the murder occurred due to a lapse in security at the court where the incident took place, and there had been no prior intelligence regarding the attack.

However, it was reported that Ganemulla Sanjeewa had previously receive...