The university student who was held in remand custody for allegedly murdering his girlfriend with a sharp weapon at Race Course grounds in Colombo was today ordered to be further remanded till February 13 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

The magisterial inquest into the death of a university student was today held before Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis. 

During today’s inquiry, a testimony of the deceased’s father was recorded before Chief Magistrate and further magisterial inquiry was fixed for February 13.

The suspect was not produced before Court by prison authorities since he is currently receiving treatment at Mental Health Unit of prison hospital.

Source – Daily MIrror