The suspected main gunman in the October 9 double murder of a restaurant owner and his wife in Nagoda, Kalutara, has been arrested by the Kalutara Crime Division.

The 32-year-old suspect, a resident of Badulla, was arrested while hiding at a house in Ranala, Kaduwela, following investigations using telephone records and CCTV footage.

The 54-year-old restaurant owner died in the shooting, while his wife later succumbed to her injuries while being taken to hospital.

Police investigations have also revealed that the shooting was allegedly carried out on the orders of an individual known as ‘Kalutara Naveen’. The suspect is due to be produced before the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court.