A complaint has been submitted to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka by the sister of former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Senadheera regarding his recent arrest.
Senadheera was taken into custody last Thursday (06) in connection with the stock of approximately 50,000 kilograms of chemical substances that was found on a plot of land in the Thalawa and Kariyamaditta areas in Middeniya.
Speaking to the media after submitting the complaint, Senadheera’s sister claimed that the police and Special Task Force (STF) acted arbitrarily during the arrest and that the incident amounted to political vengeance.
She further alleged that during the arrest, officers verbally abused family members with obscene language, causing severe distress.
She stated that the incident had inflicted serious psychological harm on her children, who are now emotionally withdrawn and refusing to attend school.
According to her, Senadheera was taken from the Embilipitiya Police without any explanation and is currently being held at the Middeniya Police Station.
She added that both her brothers are affiliated with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), and believes their arrest is politically motivated. (Newswire)