Former DIG Anura Senanayake in Hot Water in Thayudeen’s Murder

Retired senior DIG Anura Senanayake is in further hot water, after the Statement of the then traffic OIC of Narahenpita police, Inspector Sarathchandra was recorded yesterday (16) by the CID, as per clause 127 of the criminal procedure code, in connection with the murder of Wasim Thajudeen. It is Sarachchandra who has fearlessly stood firm and stated since the beginning, that there was suspicion with regard to Thajudeen’s death.

Meanwhile, Inspector Sumith Champika Perera, who is in remand custody in connection with the case,has informed the CID through his lawyer that he too, was prepared to give a statement as per clause 127 of the criminal procedure code. A statement is to be obtained from him in a day or two, sources revealed.

The CID is to summon the then Narahenpita OIC, chief inspector Damien Perera, who gave a statement previously, and Senanayake too, this week.There are reports that a few members of the ‘Yahapaalana’ regime is interfering with the affairs of the CID and the Attorney General’s Department, One news website declared that they are well aware of the persons in Yahapalanaya, who had interfered with the investigation, but refrain from disclosing it now with the noble objective of allowing them an opportunity to correct their mistakes.