Suspected LTTE agent arrested over throwing acid at Sri Lankans

Suspected LTTE agent arrested over throwing acid at Sri Lankan students - Australia

(By: Walter Jayawardhana)

A suspected LTTE terrorist in Australia Amalathepan Srikantharajah (25) of Girraween has been arrested by the Australian detectives for an attempted murder of two Sri Lankan students by throwing acid at them. The suspect with few others allegedly attacked two Sri Lankan students, Chahunika Werasinghe (27) and housemate Jayasiri Watawala (22) while they were at their home. The attack caused severe injuries to the victims.

The unprovoked attack took place in the immediately after Sri Lankan Armed Forces defeated the LTTE terrorists in May and also confirmed the death of the LTTE leader V. Prbhakaran.

The police are looking for the other offenders, the coordinator of the effort, Strike Force Dorwood Commander Albert Joseph said. He further added by saying, "a male person has been charged with attempted murder, break and enter with intent to commit murder, and use a corrosive substance to maim another person".

Apart from the acid burns on their faces one also suffered stab wounds to the stomach and a broken ankle.

Commander Albert Joseph said in a statement:

"Extensive investigations have been conducted by the Strike Force Doorwood investigation team and as a result, the man arrested today already faces a charge of failing to disclose the identification of a passenger in his vehicle following the incident and two other men have previously been charged with concealing a serious offence.

Detective Inspector Joseph said the two victims had been informed of the latest arrest which is the first directly related to the attack. Police also said the two victims are recovering from their horrific injuries caused by the acid.

The 25 year old man is currently being transported to central local court where he will face court on Wednesday