Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man from Wellampitiya who was reported missing on 14 October 2025.

According to police investigations, the man was allegedly murdered at a vehicle repair workshop in the Grandpass Police Division after consuming alcohol with several others in October 2025.

Investigators stated that his body was subsequently burnt in the Papiliyawala area, while the remaining human remains were allegedly disposed of in the Kelani River near the Ranwala Bridge.

The four suspects, aged 29, 32, 37 and 46, were arrested in Mabola, Mahara and Uswetakeiyawa.

Police have recovered suspected evidence, including bone fragments and other items linked to the investigation. The suspects were remanded until 2 November, while further investigations are being conducted by the Colombo District Crimes Division.