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A shocking revelation has rocked Sri Lanka’s law enforcement and political circles, as investigators uncover a sinister plot involving a retired senior police officer who allegedly collaborated with an underworld figure based in Dubai to issue death threats against senior police officers and local politicians. The threats were made under the alias of “Kehelbaddara Padme,” a name long associated with underworld activity.
According to police sources, early findings suggest the entire operation may be politically motivated. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is actively probing whether the intimidation campaign is part of a broader conspiracy tied to party politics. Investigations have revealed that retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Priyantha Jayakody is now working within the police union of a prominent political party after his retirement.
A senior officer close to the investigation confirmed that several individuals in Sri Lanka’s security sector, especially those retired, are now affiliated with political parties. This blending of former law enforcement personnel with political interests is raising red flags amid growing concerns of institutional misuse and political sabotage.
The CID is currently examining detailed testimony from a suspect believed to have made the threats while based in Dubai. According to the suspect’s confession, it was Priyantha Jayakody who provided him with the mobile phone numbers of high-ranking police officials and directed him to carry out the threats. These included targeting senior DIGs and prominent political figures, creating fear and instability within both the police hierarchy and political leadership.
Authorities are working to determine whether the motive behind the intimidation campaign is linked to gaining political leverage, silencing opponents, or influencing police appointments and actions. The emerging evidence suggests a troubling overlap between criminal elements, political strategy, and former state officials.
The case has sparked widespread concern over the vulnerability of public institutions to manipulation by politically aligned actors with access to criminal networks. As investigations continue, the spotlight is on retired security officials and their current affiliations, with police commanders calling for urgent transparency and accountability.
The CID is expected to make more arrests as they track the network behind the threats. The incident also raises serious questions about the political neutrality of law enforcement in Sri Lanka and whether deeper conspiracies remain undiscovered.
