CID arrest tutor over torching of President Ranil’s house
Posted on February 5th, 2024
Courtesy Adaderana
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a 46-year-old suspect in connection with the torching of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in 2022.
The suspect has been identified as a tuition class teacher in the Boralesgamuwa area, according to police.
On 09 July 2022, then-Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Cinnamon Gardens was set ablaze by anti-government protesters.