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Fort Magistrate Questions Probe Into Chandrasena Phone Investigation
A Fort Magistrate has expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation into the mobile phone of former SriLankan Airlines executive Kapila Chandrasena, who died under circumstances described as suspicious. The magistrate indicated he would escalate the matter to the Inspector General of Police.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara raised concerns during open court proceedings regarding the quality of investigations into the mobile phone of Kapila Chandrasena, a former executive at SriLankan Airlines. Chandrasena's death, reportedly by hanging, has been marked by questions surrounding the circumstances.
The magistrate indicated his dissatisfaction with the investigative work conducted to date, signalling that existing inquiries may not have met required standards. In response, he announced plans to formally notify the Inspector General of Police of his concerns, potentially prompting higher-level oversight of the investigation.
The case has drawn judicial scrutiny, with the magistrate's public statement in court highlighting gaps or deficiencies in the probe's conduct. The decision to involve the IGP's office suggests the matter may warrant renewed or more rigorous investigation into the circumstances surrounding Chandrasena's death and the examination of evidence, including his mobile phone records.