By Sri Lanka’s Escalating Drug Wars: Police Scramble as Gang Killings Spiral Out of Control
Insider Leaks, Dirty Cops & Unfinished Business: Is the Underworld Controlling Law Enforcement?
Sri Lanka’s police force is in turmoil as gangland executions continue to shake the nation, exposing deep cracks within the justice system. Despite having multiple leads, authorities have failed to apprehend key suspects behind the shocking courtroom killing. Meanwhile, the bloodbath in Kotahena and Grandpass highlights an interconnected web of violence fueled by drug lords operating from Dubai.
Kotahena Shootings: The Ruthless Gang War That Won’t Stop
Investigations have uncovered a direct link between the recent murders on Benedict Road and Galpottha Junction. The brutal execution of Sivalingam Sashi Kumar inside a mobile phone store on February 21st was the latest flashpoint in an ongoing turf war between Selvi’s Group and Pukudukanna’s Group. The assassins, armed with a T-56 rifle, fled the scene on a motorcycle, but swift police action led to their arrest in Grandpass, where a deadly cache of weapons was seized.
But the violence didn’t end there.
Shocking Turn of Events: Dead Suspects, Vanishing Evidence
When authorities attempted to retrieve hidden weapons from Kakka Island, Mattakkuliya, a dramatic confrontation unfolded. One of the arrested suspects managed to seize an officer’s gun, leading to a fatal shootout that left both suspects dead. Was this a genuine escape attempt—or a silencing operation? With dead men telling no tales, key information vanished along with them.
The Dubai Connection: Is a Notorious Drug Lord Pulling the Strings?
Authorities believe that the Kotahena shootings were not isolated incidents but rather part of a larger, orchestrated gang conflict driven by a shadowy drug kingpin based in Dubai. Police intelligence revealed:
The shooter traveled from Galle to Colombo by train, staying at an accomplice’s house in Grandpass.
Weapons and logistics were arranged by an insider, with firearms hidden at a relative’s residence in Kosgas Junction.
A three-wheeler was used to transport the assassin before the hit was carried out.
The revelations point to a well-funded and highly organized operation, with overseas masterminds controlling local criminal factions.
Leaked Secrets, Corrupt Cops & the Call for a Purge
Perhaps the most alarming twist in this saga is the growing concern among honest officers that critical intelligence is leaking from within the police force itself. The presence of corrupt security personnel working hand-in-hand with drug lords has led to whispers of an urgent need for an internal purge.
While hardworking officers push for justice, high-ranking officials remain tight-lipped about why major players continue to evade capture. The recent mass arrest of low-level drug users sent a message—but it’s the kingpins, not the small fish, who continue to rule the streets.
Who Really Runs Sri Lanka’s Underworld?
As gang violence intensifies, the battle for dominance in ‘Drug Land’ is far from over. With police struggling to maintain control and criminal syndicates growing bolder by the day, the question remains: Is Sri Lanka on the verge of a full-scale underworld takeover?How ever the brave cops are determined to fight back and they seem to think that there is light at the end of the tunnel as they are confident that there is no political intervention behind the on going drug war. Thats at least what the grape wine reports.
