August 28, Colombo (LNW): Former Director of the National Lotteries Board Thusitha Halloluwa has been ordered to remain in remand custody until September 04, as investigations continue into an incident involving an alleged assault and gunfire directed at his vehicle.
Halloluwa was brought before Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva earlier today (28), where prison authorities presented him in connection with the ongoing inquiry. Officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), who are handling the case, informed the court that initial findings suggest the event may not have been as it first appeared.
According to CCD investigators, early evidence points to the possibility that the former official may have orchestrated the attack on himself with the assistance of individuals linked to organised crime networks.
It is believed the intent behind the staged incident was to create a false narrative, potentially for personal or political leverage, though authorities have yet to publicly confirm a motive.
In court, the CCD provided further details of their investigation, outlining the evidence gathered so far and the direction of their inquiries. The presiding magistrate, after reviewing the submissions, ruled that Halloluwa should remain in remand to allow for further investigative work.
