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Kaduwela Court Clears Path for Deeper Probe into Alleged IGP Assassination Plot Linked to Sagara Kariyawasam

06 Aug 2026 By Lankanewspapers.com Local
Kaduwela Court Clears Path for Deeper Probe into Alleged IGP Assassination Plot Linked to Sagara Kariyawasam

The Kaduwela Magistrate's Court has granted approval for further investigations to proceed following a report submitted by the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) regarding an alleged plot to assassinate the Inspector General of Police (IGP), in which senior politician Sagara Kariyawasam has been named in connection with the claims.

Court Grants Green Light for Continued Inquiry

Magistrate authorities in Kaduwela reviewed the progress report presented by the CCIB and determined that sufficient grounds exist to allow investigators to continue their work into the serious allegations surrounding the purported assassination conspiracy. The decision marks a significant step forward in what has become one of the more politically sensitive criminal inquiries in recent months.

Background to the Allegations

The case centres on claims that a plot was being orchestrated to target the country's top police official. Sagara Kariyawasam, a prominent political figure, has been drawn into the controversy amid assertions linked to the alleged conspiracy. Investigators from the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau have been tasked with examining the credibility and full extent of these claims.

Investigation Continues Under Court Supervision

With the magistrate's authorisation now in place, the CCIB is expected to deepen its inquiry, which may include the examination of additional evidence, witness statements, and any further intelligence gathered in connection with the case. The court's oversight ensures that the investigation proceeds within the bounds of the legal framework.

The case has drawn considerable public attention given the gravity of the alleged offence and the profile of those connected to the matter. Authorities have urged the public to allow the judicial process to unfold without prejudice, as investigations remain at a sensitive and ongoing stage.

Further court proceedings are anticipated as the CCIB continues to compile its findings and report back to the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court in due course.

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Tharindu Silva 06 Aug 2026

finally some action. but will anything actually happen or just drag on for years

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Nadeesha Kumari 06 Aug 2026

exactly, these cases always go quiet after few months no

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