The popular rap singer known as “Shan Putha” was arrested this morning in possession of a gun.
According to the Homagama Headquarters Police, the arrest was made in the Araliya Uyana area of Meegoda, where the suspect was found with a 09mm gun.
Police also arrested a police constable attached to the Mannar Police Division, who is alleged to have supplied the gun, along with an individual identified as the suspect’s manager.
The Police states that during a search of the suspect’s residence, the gun was discovered in connection with a previous shooting incident reported in the Matara.
The suspects are expected to be produced before court following further interrogation.