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IP Nishantha Silva, the OIC of the Organised Crimes Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had left for Singapore with his family today, sources said.

IP Silva was handling investigations into many major incidents including the murder of editor Lasantha Wickrematunge and the abduction and the assault of journalist Keith Noyahr.

Last year he was transferred to the Negombo Division on service requirements.

However, the transfer was later cancelled after several civil organisations and Amnesty International had expressed concern over the transfer.

IP Silva is known for heading investigations into at least 60 crimes committed by the LTTE, the rape and the murder of student Sivaloganathan Vidhya, the abduction of 11 youths in Colombo and Chief of Defence Staff Ravindra Wijegunaratne’s alleged involvement in harbouring a suspect of the abduction incident and many more.

IP Silva left the country a few days after the transfer of former CID Director Shani Abeysekara. 

Immediately after SSP Abeysekara was removed from CID, IP Silva had reportedly received death threats against his family, the sources said.

The Inspector had previously been provided a security detail in 2018 after a plot to kill him emerged in connection with his role in an investigation into the abduction and murder of 11 youths by navy officers between 2008 – 2009.

When IP Silva had reported these new threats a few days back, his security detail was suddenly withdrawn leaving him and his family vulnerable to attack.

The special security detail tasked with protecting former CID Director Shani Abeysekara, which was put in place due to threats resulting from his role in the convictions of a rogue police squad and former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva, has also been withdrawn, the sources said.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya and T.K.G. Kapila)


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  • Water Colours Sunday, 24 November 2019 04:50 PM

    Coming Colours No Good ! .

    Mokan Kosappu Sunday, 24 November 2019 05:26 PM

    Sorry about this Sir. After all this is Sri Lanka. If you need any assistance please let us know

    Buddhist Sunday, 24 November 2019 05:45 PM

    Is this due to the fear of the new government?

    sam Sunday, 24 November 2019 06:20 PM

    white van

    Borat Sunday, 24 November 2019 06:21 PM

    Really do u need to ask

    Anmanpan Sunday, 24 November 2019 06:13 PM

    The people and specially the monks asked for it. We will soon see results. The tiger can not hide its stripes. Vote JVP at the next general election.

    Bogus Asylum Sunday, 24 November 2019 06:21 PM

    Must be looking for a way out to settle in a European country with a nicely fabricated story.

    Jeyawardane Sunday, 24 November 2019 07:43 PM

    If the Law Enforcement Officials are running for their lives with their families, this country is not safe for any decent Sri Lankan. Abductors and Murderers must be celebrating now. But just remember the WORLD is watching.

    RP Sunday, 24 November 2019 09:26 PM

    CID officer Nishantha Silva is one of few who conducted impartial investigations. He destroyed the LTTE’s well entrenched Colombo cell. He feared none, even the Defense higher echelons tried in vain to portray him as a LTTE supporter when he was investigating the Navy’s top echelons involved in the famous abduction and murder of 11 students for ransom. He was threatened constantly by the rogue officers. He did the right thing by seeking safety as all those incidents occurred during Gota’s reign as the Defence minister.

    ra Sunday, 24 November 2019 11:23 PM

    this news has big story behind. He might have left the country due to his insecurity in the country after Rajapaksa is elected. This is only beginning and there will be more people leave Sri Lanka due the fear they experience in the current environment.

    Praba Monday, 25 November 2019 12:55 AM

    Dont worry. He is going to catch Weeratunga

    Hornet Monday, 25 November 2019 07:28 AM

    As promised the witch-hunt has begun!!!

    kudson Monday, 25 November 2019 07:39 AM

    all my bags are packed I am ready to go god bless mother lanka

    S.P.Ramkumar Monday, 25 November 2019 07:48 AM

    I think he shouldn't have gone from this country. He purposely did for benefits of western life. He should come and appear on behalf of Police department. Otherwise Police department should continue this case. New President and Government never going to involve matters under judiciary. Transfers of Police and other department normal practice all over the world.

    Terrence Monday, 25 November 2019 08:51 AM

    To preserve your faithful readership it is better to discontinue requesting their comments as we do not know what holds for tomorrow in their well being

    Sokrates Monday, 25 November 2019 03:18 PM

    @S.P.Ramkumar In which world do you live?


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