Woman Arrested in Batticaloa Murder Probe

Police intensified investigations into recent murder and robbery incidents that shocked Batticaloa District.

Authorities confirmed that investigators arrested a woman in connection with the case. Officers from the Eastern Province Special Crime Investigation Unit carried out the operation.

During the investigation, officers recovered a quantity of drugs believed to have been used to sedate victims. Police seized the substances on Monday evening as part of ongoing evidence collection.

Earlier, unknown suspects abducted a woman from Vavunathivu on the 19th. Police rescued her alive the next day from a well in Nellikadu, located within the Kokkaddicholai Police Division.

However, officers also recovered the body of another woman from the same well. The discovery increased public concern across the district.

Investigators continue questioning suspects and examining forensic evidence. Authorities say the investigation remains active as they search for more links to the crimes.

Security officials stated that further arrests could follow as new information emerges.