The trial of the murdered British tourist Kuram Shaikh has been transferred to Colombo after the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) told the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court that the suspects allegedly threatening witnesses.
The suspects include the Chairman of the Tangalle Prageshiya Sabha, who was previously released on bail.
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