Police have rejected claims made by former MP Udaya Gammanpila regarding the death of Treasury official Ranga Rajapaksha, stating that his remarks are false and contradict official findings.
At a media briefing, Police said Gammanpila’s statement that the victim’s wife had complained to authorities describing the death as suspicious is not true.
Gammanpila had raised questions over whether the death was a suicide or staged to appear as one, and called for clarification on fingerprint evidence.
However, Police said initial investigations, including a post-mortem examination and forensic analysis, found no signs of a struggle or external assault. Authorities stated that the injuries were self-inflicted, and the death has been concluded as a suicide based on available evidence.
Police further noted that Gammanpila’s comments contradict findings by investigators, forensic experts, and the Government Analyst.
They added that he will be summoned to record a statement, and could be required to present evidence before the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court regarding his claims.
Officials said any concerns over the findings can be raised during judicial proceedings. (Newswire)
