Police have dismissed claims made by former MP Udaya Gammanpila regarding the death of Treasury official Ranga Rajapaksha, stating that his remarks are false and contradict official findings.
Speaking at a media briefing, Police said Gammanpila’s assertion that the victim’s wife had lodged a complaint describing the death as suspicious is untrue.
Gammanpila had earlier questioned whether the death was a suicide or staged to appear as one, and called for clarification on fingerprint evidence.
However, Police stated that initial investigations, including the post-mortem examination and forensic analysis, found no evidence of a struggle or external involvement. According to authorities, the injuries were determined to be self-inflicted, and the death has been concluded as a suicide based on the available evidence.
Police further noted that Gammanpila’s statements contradict the findings of investigators, forensic specialists, and the Government Analyst.
They added that the former MP will be summoned to provide a statement and may be required to present evidence before the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court in support of his claims.
Officials emphasized that any concerns regarding the findings can be addressed through the appropriate judicial process.