May 17, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo Fort Police Station has begun an investigation into death threats made against State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe. The threats were reportedly received via a phone call at the State Minister’s office on the afternoon of the 15th.
The anonymous caller threatened that Semasinghe would not be permitted to contest in the upcoming elections and warned of assassination if the threats were ignored.
In response to the threats, State Minister Semasinghe’s media unit confirmed that a complaint was lodged with the Colombo Fort Police, prompting the initiation of an investigation.
Addressing the media in Habarana, State Minister Semasinghe disclosed that the President has indicated that the Presidential Election will be held first, followed by other elections.
