Sri Lankan police announced that arrests have been made over the murder of the leader of a right-wing Sinhala nationalist party, with reports that criminal elements involved in drug trafficking are implicated in the killing. Saman Perera, the leader of the 'Ape Janabala Pakshaya' (meaning “Our Power of People Party” in Sinhala), was confirmed to be among the five individuals
Saman Perera, the leader of the right-wing Sinhala nationalist party 'Ape Janabala Pakshaya' (meaning “Our Power of People Party” in Sinhala), was confirmed to be among the five individuals shot dead in Tangalle, on Monday (22).