Former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Neville Silva, surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court today (April 24) in connection with a high-profile shooting incident that occurred on December 31, 2023.
The incident took place outside the W15 Hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama, Matara. ASP Silva becomes the ninth suspect in the ongoing investigation.
Previously, the Matara Magistrate’s Court had issued arrest warrants for eight police officers, including former CCD personnel and the suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, identifying them as suspects in the case.
ASP Silva’s voluntary appearance before the court marks a significant development in the legal proceedings related to the incident.
