Colombo (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Police and the Criminal Investigations Department recorded statements from 23 people in connection with the murder of respected Colombo-based businessman Dinesh Schaffter.A homicide investigations is underway involving the CID, Colombo Crimes Division and two other police teams.The incident sent shockwaves across Colombo when Dinesh Schaffter was found tied up and strangled inside his car at the Public Cemetery in Borella on Thursday (15) evening.
He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.Questions are being raised regarding the motive for the murder: Was it premeditated?
Was this an attempted intimidation tactic gone wrong? Reasons for suspicion arise when taking into account the fact that Dinesh Schaffter was still alive when he was found at the Public Cemetery in Borella.The Sri Lanka Police are investigating the homicide on multiple leads and angles. "Telephone records and CCTV footage are being obtained and analyzed," said Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa. "Detectives are also looking into the lifestyle of the businessman, complaints made against him to police and the CID, and other business related matters," he added.
The SSP stated CID detectives and officers from the Borella Police have recorded statements from 23 people. He said, "Forensics personnel are also taking records of fingerprints to gather scientific evidence."What is the link to Brian Thomas?According to the Sri Lanka Police, a statement was recorded from former cricket commentator Brian Thomas regarding the murder of Dinesh Schaffter.Detectives have also taken custody of the mobile device used by Brian Thomas for their investigations.Thomas had.