A suspect apprehended by the Police Special Task Force in Ragama, Sri Lanka, has died after being admitted to Ragama Hospital.

According to Police Spokesman & Attorney-at-Law SSP Nihal Talduwa, the suspect was arrested in the Ragama area based on intelligence suggesting involvement in weapons procurement. 

spect stashing additional firearms, members of the Police Special Task Force accompanied him to the Mahara, Nugegoda early this morning, to locate the hidden weapons.

The Police Spokesman confirmed the discovery of a T-56 firearm and a magazine during the search operation.

Police reports state that while proceeding to search for more weapons, the suspect fell into a ditch around 2:00 a.m.

The suspect was subsequently admitted to Ragama Hospital for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The deceased was identified as 54-year-old Tharaka Ravindra Dissanayake, a resident of the Matugama area.