The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen
Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen alleged that the OIC of Norochcholai Police was facilitating drug distribution, citing a recorded phone call in which the officer purportedly instructed a logistics handler on arrangements and payment. He asked the Deputy Minister of Defence to investigate the allegation and take action, noting that no action had been taken so far.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, you asked for information if police or army are involved. The OIC of Norochcholai Police, in a phone call, tells a logistics handler: “Six more are coming; prepare everything. No need to pay the due amount next month; just pay Rs. 50,000.” His voice is recorded. In that area, he fully facilitates drug distribution. Yet no action to date. Please investigate and act.
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- Hansard, Wednesday, 12 November 2025 ·No. 23378 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 12 November 2025. No. 23378. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17358