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Former Minister Weerawansa summoned by crime bureau for questioning
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been called to appear before the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on Friday. The summons relates to statements he allegedly made at a political gathering in Anuradhapura last month.
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The ex-minister is expected to provide a statement to investigators examining remarks he made at a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) meeting held in Anuradhapura on September 12. The nature of the specific allegations under investigation has not been disclosed by authorities, though sources indicate the matter concerns comments made during the party event.
Weerawansa, who previously served in ministerial positions, has been a prominent SLPP figure and vocal party spokesperson. The summons marks an escalation in what appears to be an official inquiry into statements made at the political gathering.
The CCIB, the country's primary investigative agency for serious crimes, typically conducts inquiries into matters of public concern that fall within its mandate. The bureau's decision to summon Weerawansa suggests investigators believe his statements warrant formal examination.
Further details regarding the investigation and the specific nature of the allegations remain unavailable. The case is expected to develop following Weerawansa's appearance before the bureau on Friday.