April 16, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confirmed that the main administrative office of the state-linked Lanka Coal Company will remain under seal as inquiries continue into historical coal procurement practices.
Officials stated that while the premises are not fully accessible, limited entry is being permitted strictly for essential administrative functions. Any such activity is being closely monitored, with CID personnel present on-site to oversee proceedings and ensure that no records are tampered with.
The office, situated in Kohuwala, was secured earlier this month after a formal complaint from the Presidential Secretariat called for a far-reaching investigation into coal import transactions spanning more than a decade. Authorities believe the probe could shed light on potential irregularities in procurement processes dating back to 2009.
Security around the building has been significantly heightened, with a round-the-clock police presence supplemented by CID officers tasked with maintaining control of the location. Investigators are reportedly focusing on documentation and financial records as they piece together details of past transactions.
Sources indicate that the restrictions will remain in place until preliminary findings are completed, with further legal or administrative action likely depending on the outcome of the inquiry.