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ON THE SPOT LIGHT :
A Factual analysis of Disappearances and Abductions
Since the end of war Sri Lanka has continuously been in the lime
light of the world. Recently GROUNDVIEWS website published a report on
disappearances/abductions in Sri Lanka. The general public has the right to know
the truth. To verify the truth it is imperative to delve deep into the matter
before jumping into hasty conclusions.
To put the record straight and clarify the many contentious
issues associated with it, it is pertinent to look close into this issue. When
a person or persons go missing, the law enforcement authorities are made aware
of it by those near and dear to him or her. With the information thus received
authorities will begin investigations.
According to investigations thus conducted many interesting
facts have been unearthed. As reported by the above source 56 persons have
disappeared within the period of October 2011 and March 2012.
Of the 56 purportedly disappeared only 18 have been reported as
actually missing. Law enforcement authorities have carried out extensive
investigations into these disappearances and come up with starling information
about these individuals and their dealings. Interestingly most of these figures
are underworld characters involved in organized crime, drug trade, extortion,
kidnapping and such anti social activities. Fifteen of these 18 individuals are
suspected to posses criminal backgrounds.
Investigations have revealed that of the 56 reportedly missing
cases 17 are false allegations. S Roshan, a student was allegedly reported as
missing from February 2012 and authorities have found no evidence of any person
missing on the said period or location. The same goes for the case of the
reported disappearance of three 'Veddah' youth from Dehiattakandiya in March
2012. Four un-named ex-LTTE cadres were reported as missing between February and
March 2012. And upon investigations it was found to be fallacious. No any
incidents have been reported to the Police or any other authorities so far.
Six persons have been arrested by Police and Excise Department
for various offences. Sanjeewa Alwis alias Thalawathugoda Suda was arrested by
police with two of his associates in December 2011 for illegal possession of a
weapon and involvement in armed robbery and organized crime. They had been
produces to courts and investigations are continuing.
One person reported as missing has committed suicide due to
personal reasons. Ten persons reported as missing have later been found.
Authorities have taken into custody some individuals involved in the abduction
of Korala Arachchige Santha who was subsequently found. Legal proceedings have
been mooted against these perpetrators. Law and order authorities are continuing
their investigations.
Janaka Priyantha Fernando alias Maalu Priyantha went missing on
March 2012. Maalu Priyantha is a suspected underworld gang leader and also
murder suspect. He has a case is pending at the Colombo high court. Ruwan
Chandimal Depp alias Navy Ruwan, a known criminal and drug dealer was reported
missing on December 2011. He had legal cases pending for the illegal possession
of fire arms and drug related offences in Awissawella and Kaduwela courts. Their
disappearance is believed to be the result of gangland war. The same fate might
have befallen his friend and accomplice Dhammika, also a gangster and drug
dealer. He also has a case pending at the Warakapola courts. Authorities are
continuing investigations into both cases. Amaratunga Arachchige Don Ajith
Kumara and Velautham Chandrapala Methiyas alias Mervin went missing in February
2012. Ajith Kumara is suspected to be a leader of an underworld gang and
Methiyas, a drug dealer is wanted by the Excise Department for several drug
related cases. Authorities suspect rival gangs might have had a hand in their
disappearance. Dhammika Pradeep alias karate Dhammika another infamous criminal
who is accuses of murder, attempted murder, organized crime and drug pushing
went missing in October 2011. He also has legal proceedings in Kaduwela and
Wellampitiya courts.
The law and order authorities are continuing their
investigations on reported incidents with professionalism and transparency. R A
Dinesh Buddhika went missing on January 2012 in Grandpass, Colombo. His dead
body was later found in Totalanga in Colombo. Buddhika is a notorious criminal
and member of an organized crime gang. Dinesh Indika Chandrasiri Silva went
missing on December 2011 from Minuwangoda. Later his body was found at
Kotadeniyawa. As a result of swift investigations by the Authorities a suspect
has already been to under police custody. So far 05 bodies of those who were
reported as missing have been recovered.
Produced below is a summary of findings
from investigations conducted by the authorities
It becomes more obvious if one is to study the various reports
originating from these sources that most reports on disappearances made are
vague and upon investigations by relevant authorities, found to be baseless and
false. The more reflective quarters of the citizenry can therefore comprehend
the motives behind these reports.
In reality there are only a few genuine
cases which warrant extensive investigations
Sri Lanka as a nation which has come out of a three decade long
terrorist conflict has shown remarkable progress in maintaining law and order.
During the conflict as the LTTE massacred thousands of innocent civilians
including children and women in cold blood. The fate of many hundreds who went
missing is yet to be known. It is astounding to see that these organizations
which go on a witch hunt accusing the government over the disappearance of
criminals and gangsters failed to see the atrocities committed by the LTTE.
Is it sheer ignorance in reporting or do these organizations
operate with ulterior motives to achieve their hidden agendas.
The quarters which forward these unsubstantiated allegations
accuse the state of being responsible for the disappearances of these
individuals. The credibility of these reports is highly questionable. They do
not check the veracity of their sources before pointing the finger at the state
exhibits their unprofessionalism. Reports of this nature made with ulterior
motives to mislead the international community and thereby bring disgrace to Sri
Lanka.
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