March 30, Colombo (LNW): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned former Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, to provide a statement regarding the fatal shooting of a police sergeant near a hotel in Weligama, Matara, in 2023.
The former minister is scheduled to appear before the CID tomorrow (31), according to reports.
Authorities suspect that Alles may have knowledge relevant to the ongoing investigation and are seeking clarification on certain aspects of the incident.
The inquiry centres on the death of a police sergeant attached to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), who was shot dead outside the W15 Hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama on December 31, 2023.
The case has already led to the arrest and remand of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is amongst eight police officers named as suspects.
The Matara Magistrate’s Court recently ordered the arrests, underscoring the gravity of the case and the involvement of high-ranking officials.
