By: Isuru Parakrama
October 28, Colombo (LNW): Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte has denied any connection to an unregistered vehicle discovered at a property owned by his wife in Mirihana.
Ratwatte informed investigators that his late Coordinating Secretary had parked the vehicle on the premises, unbeknownst to him. Ratwatte’s secretary tragically died by suicide in Kandy recently, adding an unexpected twist to the investigation.
The vehicle, lacking number plates, was uncovered during a police operation following a tip-off received by the Mirihana Police.
Upon arrival at the Mirihana residence, authorities were initially unaware that the property belonged to Ratwatte’s wife, discovering this only after finding the vehicle on the premises.
Ratwatte reportedly stated during questioning that he had no prior knowledge of the car’s presence or ownership, attributing its arrival to the actions of his late secretary.
With the car’s keys currently missing, police officials have planned to obtain a court order to break into the vehicle for inspection.
Authorities aim to examine the car in detail with the support of the Government Analyst’s Department and other relevant experts to gather further insights into its origins and potential connections.
The case has also raised public interest, with questions emerging about the security and management of assets associated with prominent figures in government circles.
