Retired doctor arrested for grenade blast at Borella church

A retired doctor has been arrested in connection with the hand grenade which was recently found planted inside All Saints’ Church in Borella.

 

Reportedly, the suspect, who previously served as a doctor of the Piliyandala District Hospital, had later run a private medical clinic in the proximity of the hospital.

 

It has been revealed that the hand grenade discovered inside a prominent private hospital in Narahenpita was also planted by this retired doctor, however, he is slated to be interrogated at length to confirm this charge, the police said.