September 15, Colombo (LNW): Deputy Minister of Public Security, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala has strongly denied rumours circulating on certain social media channels alleging that he has recently acquired a high-end residence in Colombo, describing the claims as entirely baseless and part of a calculated effort to discredit him.
In a public statement, Watagala clarified that all his possessions have been truthfully disclosed in his official declaration of assets and liabilities, and that he has not made any recent property acquisitions beyond what is legally recorded. He attributed the emergence of these rumours to the growing backlash he has faced after raising serious allegations against drug networks and their affiliates.
“These falsehoods are a deliberate attempt to tarnish my name,” Watagala said. “The individuals and interests behind these fabrications are clearly unnerved by the exposure I have brought upon narcotics operations and those connected to them. In response, they have launched an organised campaign to undermine my integrity.”
Watagala revealed that he plans to take formal legal action, both by lodging a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and initiating defamation proceedings against those responsible for spreading the misinformation.
