Gotabaya CID investigation following Ranil: Political tension intensifies in Sri Lanka
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (Sep 1). This expectation has created a new sensation in Sri Lankan political circles.
The action against Gotabaya Rajapaksa is related to his failure to prevent an attack during a protest at Galle Face. The summons has been issued based on the statement given by former IGP Deshabandhu Thennakoon in this regard.
Financial fraud investigation against Ranil Wickremesinghe
Meanwhile, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s former secretary Saman Ekanayake has been summoned to the CID for an investigation into government financial fraud. The investigation into these financial fraud allegations has further heated up the political situation in Sri Lanka.
It is noteworthy that Saman Ekanayake has already been questioned by the CID in connection with this matter.
Gotabaya Vs Ranil: Who will be prosecuted?
These investigations show that legal action is being taken against two of Sri Lanka’s most prominent political leaders. The investigations into abuse of power and financial irregularities have raised questions about the future political landscape of Sri Lanka.
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