Ambanpola murder case: Accused sentenced to death

Ariyapala Wansathilake, Kurunegala Central special correspondent

KURUNEGALA: The accused convicted in the Ambanpola murder case was sentenced to death by the Kurunegala High Court Judge Tuder Gunaratne on Tuesday. The accused Shelton Salgadu was found guilty of committing the murder of R.D. Rupatunge of the same area on 19th of September 1979.

The accused Shelton Salgadu had assaulted him with an iron bar. Rupatunge sustained nine injuries on his head as a result of the assault.

The defence plea by the accused's counsel was rejected by the High Court Judge and he imposed the death sentence. The prosecution had proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

State Counsel Chamath Dileepa Pieris appeared for the State and Attorne-y-at-Law Titus Manatunge appeared for the accused.