By In a wave of unsettling events, Sri Lanka finds itself grappling with a surge in criminal activities, shedding light on the complex web of organized crime, drug trafficking, and internal conflicts within the nation. The latest incident involves the shocking murder of a Buddhist monk at Malwathu Hiripitiya in Gampaha. Four unidentified assailants in a car brazenly opened fire with a T-56 weapon, leaving the monk fatally wounded. The suspects managed to escape, leaving the community in shock and the police on high alert
Simultaneously, investigations into the Beliatta killings reveal a dark underworld clash between major criminal figures. The conflict between ‘Kosgoda Sujee’ and ‘Ape Jana Bala’ Party leader Saman Perera over drug trafficking and historical vendettas culminated in the fatal shooting of five individuals, including Perera, near the Beliatta-Kahawatta interchange. CCTV footage and ongoing investigations point towards Sujee orchestrating the attack from overseas ,said the Police.
This version exposes the intricate and international nature of these criminal activities.Others say that infighting within the party could have caused these killings.
Torched Vehicle:
The escalating violence takes another grim turn with the torched vehicle suspected to be involved in the monk’s murder found in Kaduwela. The perpetrators set fire to the car in a deserted location, further complicating efforts to trace and apprehend them.
Police Murder:
In Narammala, a troubling incident unfolds as an eyewitness claims that a police officer in civilian attire shot dead a lorry driver. The witness alleges that two individuals on a motorcycle chased the lorry, with one loading a gun before shooting the victim. The tension escalates as the victim, an innocent young man involved in carpentry, is transported to the hospital in a police three-wheeler. The subsequent arrest of a Senior Police Inspector reveals a breach of regulations and practices within the force.
Walligama Shooting:
Adding to the chaos, a police officer loses his life, and another is injured during a shooting near a hotel in Weligama. The incident occurred during a police raid, showcasing the inherent risks law enforcement faces while tackling criminal elements. The deceased officer, a Police Sergeant from the Colombo Crimes Division, highlights several issues with coordinating police operations. The local police was not aware of the team arriving from Colombo and the reason for this communication breakdown is still a mystery.
Multiple Incidents Shake Nation:As these incidents unfold, Sri Lanka faces a critical juncture, prompting the government and law enforcement agencies to reassess and strengthen their strategies to combat organized crime and maintain public safety. The intricate connections between these events underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address the root causes of the escalating crime situation in the country.
