The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition
Sajith Premadasa said he had specific information that the CID’s Special Investigation Unit 2 had summoned several individuals from Dhenagama to record statements on 20 February 2026, citing names, times and the issuing officer. He questioned why messages were being conveyed to him regarding alleged wrongdoing by two SJB politicians, stating that authorities should investigate and take action directly if crimes are suspected.
Verbatim record (translated)
Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 I will not prolong it. Hon. Minister, you said you too need to check facts. I have the facts. Peliyagoda Police has notified that the CID’s Special Investigation Unit 2 has summoned the following to record statements: P.I. Yasanta Ariyasena, Chair of the Police Security Committee, Dhenagama, on 2026.02.20 at 9.30 a.m.; Mrs. Roshani Abeysekara Pathirana of Situmina, Dhenagama East, at 9.30 a.m.; and Ms. Thewni Teshanya Jayawardena of 1/21, Kongahakoratuwa, Dhenagama East, also at 9.30 a.m. This was issued by the Officer-in-Charge, Special Investigation Unit 2, CID.
¶ 02 Also, I was told to pass messages to two politicians of the SJB, telling them not to engage in crimes, murder, robbery, or wrongdoing. Why tell me? You can investigate and take action. Why ask me?
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- Hansard, Friday, 20 February 2026 ·No. 23331 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 February 2026. No. 23331. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29960