The Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take necessary steps to promptly obtain the Attorney General’s instructions regarding the investigations conducted into the shooting at the car of MP Uddika Premaratne.
The police revealed on June 13, 2024 that it has been primarily confirmed that the shooting at the car of former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Uddika Premaratne was planned by him.
Holding a press conference, the then Police Media Spokesperson DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that it has been revealed that this was planned in conjunction with an Assistant Superintendent of Police.
Film actor Uddhika Premaratne is popular for playing the role of Dutugemunu.