Acting IGP: Political involvement uncovered in recent underworld hits across the country

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya has informed Parliament that police investigations have uncovered political involvement—at varying levels—in recent underworld killings and shooting incidents across the country.

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He made these remarks during a high-level discussion held at the Parliament complex, under the patronage of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, with the participation of Opposition party leaders and senior security officials, the Parliament Media Division said.

The revelation comes amid growing security concerns raised by MPs, particularly from the Opposition, following a spate of violent incidents linked to criminal gangs and drug networks.

The Acting IGP said that some politicians have been identified as having connections to these crimes and said steps are being taken to further investigate, and to act on the findings.