Lasantha’s murder: Case taken up for 22nd time

(October 15, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian)The case pertaining to the murder of veteran journalist Lasantha Wickrematunga was taken up at the Mount Lavinia magistrate's court today for the 22nd time.

Mirihana police informed court that investigations were underway following the statement that had been obtained yet again from the suspect who had been detained in connection with the theft of the journalist's mobile phone.

The magistrate ordered the police to conclude investigations into the assassination immediately and submit a report on the outcome.

The next hearing was fixed for the 29th of this month and the suspect was further remanded.
-Sri Lanka Guardian
Stewart Sloan said...

And what will be the explanation of the police at the next hearing when they announce that they haven't completed their investigations?