Two remanded over Eppawela kidnapping

 

The two suspects arrested over the abduction of the nine-year-old boy from Eppawala, who was found Monday morning (24 Dec.) after being reported missing several days ago, have been remanded till 04 January 2023.

The order was issued by Thambuttegama Magistrate M.L.Nuwan Kaushalya.The 45-year-old welding mechanic whose possession the child had been in, identified as Asela Priyantha, was arrested along with a 42-year-old father of three, believed to be a relative of Priyantha who had sheltered the duo.

Priyantha had reportedly contacted the boy’s mother to assure that the child was safe with him in Thalawa, Anuradhapura, and that he would get her to him as soon as possible.