Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Sunil Watagala, announced that the government will launch a fresh inquiry into allegations against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Speaking to reporters, Watagala stated that the investigation will cover accusations related to the Batalanda report, which was referenced in Wickremesinghe’s recent Al Jazeera interview.
Additionally, probes will be conducted into the Central Bank bond scam and the Easter Sunday attacks, both of which took place during Wickremesinghe’s tenure as prime minister.
Watagala stressed that the NPP government is committed to transparency and will take action on all allegations, where Wickremesinghe was previously shielded by political protection.
