April 08, Colombo (LNW): Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known by his alias “Pillayan,” has been taken into custody in Batticaloa as part of an active investigation led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The arrest, which took place earlier today, is linked to an ongoing inquiry, although the specific details surrounding the investigation have not yet been officially disclosed.
Chandrakanthan, a former Tamil militant leader turned politician, has previously been embroiled in several high-profile legal cases and investigations. His political journey has been marked by a transition from armed struggle to democratic engagement, including a stint as Chief Minister of the Eastern Province and later as a State Minister.
