Mystery surrounding Schaffter’s murder yet to be solved: Over 75 persons questioned

Statements from more than 75 persons including almost all the family members of murdered businessman Dinesh Schaffter have been recorded so far, police said yesterday.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa however said the suspects involved in the murder have not been identified so far.

"Also, further statements are being recorded based on the new information received through these testimonies. So far, no suspect has been identified in this regard," he said.

Meanwhile, footage of CCTV and telephone recordings including Schaffter’s wife, Shaffter's executive officer, the cemetery worker as well as an office worker are still being analysed at the moment.

Also, the Police are now analysing mobile phone data and bank accounts of Schaffter as well as 16 other bank accounts based on two NIC number details obtained by the Police.