Death of a woman in Welikada Police custody: Court orders all suspects to be arrested
Posted by Editor on August 25, 2023 - 12:18 pm
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (August 25) ordered the arrest of all suspects linked to the death of a housemaid named R. Rajakumari, who died while in the custody of Welikada Police.
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued the directive while delivering the verdict on the post-mortem examination
The case was taken up before Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala this morning (August 25).

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Police constable arrested for taking bribe to issue clearance certificate March 15, 2025
- COPE uncovers irregular NMRA certification process March 14, 2025
- Anuradhapura Hospital Director removed following doctor’s assault March 14, 2025
- Popular rapper Shan Putha arrested with firearm March 14, 2025
- Batalanda commission report tabled in Sri Lankan Parliament March 14, 2025