August 26, Colombo (LNW): Law enforcement authorities have reportedly initiated a criminal investigation into a misleading news broadcast aired by ‘Hiru News’, following a formal complaint lodged by the Prime Minister’s Office.
According to emerging reports, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to examine the matter in detail. The investigation centres around a news item which claimed that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya together with former first lady Prof. Maithri Wickremesinghe had paid a visit to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe—an allegation the Prime Minister’s Office has firmly rejected.
The disputed report, which has since drawn public attention, was promptly condemned by the Prime Minister’s media unit, which labelled the claim as entirely baseless. In a strongly worded statement, the office urged media outlets to adhere to ethical standards and verify information before dissemination, warning that the spread of false narratives could undermine public trust and democratic institutions.
