Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Police Special Task Force has recovered the black European suit worn by the shooter who disguised himself as a lawyer to assassinate criminal gang member Ganemulla Sanjeewa. The suit was found abandoned on Rideeweli Road in Kochchikade, Negombo, following information provided after the suspect's arrest.

Meanwhile, the police informed the court that Ganemulla Sanjeewa's body would be released to his mother. Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali ordered the Judicial Medical Officer to conduct an autopsy, which was performed at the Police Mortuary of Colombo National Hospital. The magistrate further ordered that the body be buried at Borella Cemetery.

Investigations have revealed that a criminal gang tipped off...