Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam expressed serious concerns over the death of Kapila Chandrasena, questioning whether it was a suicide, murder, or a situation where he was compelled to take his own life.
Speaking to the media, Kariyawasam said that Chandrasena had recently become a controversial figure after allegedly submitting an affidavit to the court, outlining threats made against him. According to Kariyawasam, the affidavit stated that Chandrasena had been taken to the office of the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), where he was allegedly threatened by Director General Ranga Dissanayake.
Kariyawasam claimed that the affidavit further stated that Chandrasena had been warned to comply with certain demands or face consequences similar to another individual linked to a case involving former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
He also alleged that the affidavit referred to attempts to involve former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa in legal proceedings through Chandrasena.
Sagara Kariyawasam also questioned how Kapila Chandrasena, who had reportedly been in remand custody, was able to obtain two bail sureties. He called for an immediate investigation into who facilitated the sureties and whether any prison or CIABOC officials were linked to the process. He urged the courts to examine CCTV footage and conduct a inquiry into how the sureties were arranged.
Kariyawasam said public suspicion surrounding the incident was continuing to grow and stressed that the circumstances of Chandrasena’s death should not be viewed as an ordinary suicide. He further claimed that several recent incidents involving complainants and suspects had raised serious concerns over the rule of law and witness protection.
Calling for an independent investigation, Kariyawasam urged authorities to make the truth known to the public, emphasizing that Sri Lanka is a democratic country where even suspects are entitled to legal rights and protections.
