The Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit has recorded a statement from former Parliamentarian and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa regarding comments he made about an ongoing investigation. Police said the inquiry relates to remarks made by Weerawansa concerning the arrest of an individual known as Beliatte Sana, also identified as Puwakdandawa Sana. In his statement, Weerawansa said he had never met the suspect nor known him as a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna. He told police that his earlier comments about drug trafficking and state involvement referred to the general situation in the country, not to this…
Wimal Weerawansa fails to prove allegations during Police inquiry
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