Anura Senanayaka arrested
Former Senior DIG in charge of Western Province Anura Senanayaka who ahs been charged of concealing evidence on Thajudeen murder, sabotaging investigations, hiding crimes and destroying evidence was arrested a short while ago by the CID.
He is expected to be present before Colombo Fort Magistrate Nishantha Peiris.
Thajudeen was found dead in his burnt vehicle on 17th May, 2012 and all investigations were directed to show it as an accidental death. However, political parties and civil organization expressed their suspicion regarding the death and on several occasions demanded a full independent investigation. As a result the CID was given the task of opening investigations again after 4 years of the death.
The investigations carried out by the CID confirmed in Court that it was a murder and the OIC of the traffic section of Narahenpita Police was arrested, detained and is being questioned.
Senior DIG Anura Senanayaka was questioned on evidence given by OIC of the traffic section of Narahenpita Police.
