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CID sleuths record statement from Schaffter’s widow few hours after his funeral
By Hemantha Randunu
The Criminal Investigation Department sleuths recorded a statement from the wife of murdered businessman, Dinesh Schaffter at her residence, on Flower Road, Colombo, on Sunday night, a few hours after the funeral of the victim.
The CID asked Schaffter’s wife about the threats he had faced as well as problematic business dealings.
The CID has also started an investigation into calls and SMS messages he received.
The investigations conducted so far have revealed that someone used Schaffter’s phone to text cricket commentator, Brian Thomas. The text implying that Schaffter was waiting for Thomas was sent when the businessman’s car was inside the Borella Cemetery. Thomas had replied that he had no intention of meeting Schaffter.
The CID is trying to ascertain if the text was sent before Schaffter was harmed or by someone involved in his murder.
It is assumed that the text was sent to divert the attention of investigators.
Investigations conducted by the CID have revealed that the car in which Schaffter travelled had moved directly to the Borella Cemetery from his home on the day of his murder.
The CID investigators said they believed that Schaffter had left home, around 2.06 pm, and that the crime was committed within half an hour of his departure.
A senior CID official said that further investigations were being conducted to find out whether a person had got into the car, on the way, or whether he had gone to the cemetery to meet someone.
When observing the location of the car, entering the cemetery, and stopping, it appears that someone who has a good understanding of the Borella Cemetery was involved in this crime, CID sources said.
Police spokesman, Senior Superintendent of Police, Nihal Talduwa, said that even the security camera system in Brian Thomas’ house had been examined by the CID.
The National People’s Power (NPP) polled 2,260 votes (46.18%) to secure 9 of the 19 seats in the Tangalla Urban Council at todays. Local Authorities Election.
THe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJ) polled 1,397 votes to secure five seats while the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) polled 795 votes to secure 3 seats.
The United National Party (UNP) and the Sarvajana Balaya secure one seat each.
Voting commenced at 7.00am to elect members to 339 local councils in the island.
Voting is being held at 13,579 polling centers and will end at 4.00 p.m.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed President Anura Kumara Disanayake during an official ceremony held in Hanoi on Monday (05) morning
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace of Vietnam. He also took part in the inspection of the Tri-Forces Guard of Honour and the playing of the national anthems of Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The two leaders then introduced members of their respective delegations before proceeding for bilateral discussions during which both nation assessed their progress, explored avenues for future collaboration and signed Memoranda of Understanding.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have upheld robust and enduring ties since they established diplomatic relations in 1970. and this visit aims to strengthen political trust and foster effective collaboration across multiple sectors between the two nations.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam engage in annual bilateral trade, primarily in exports, totalling around US$200 million. Both nations aspire to elevate this trade to US$1 billion in the near future.
President Dissanayake’s visit highlights Sri Lanka’s deep commitment to its longstanding friendship with Vietnam and demonstrates a mutual resolve to enhance collaboration in traditional sectors while exploring new opportunities in digital transformation, the digital economy, energy transition, artificial intelligence and connectivity.
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