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False social media reports on Dinesh Schaffter killing hamper investigations: CID
By Hemantha Randunu and Norman Palihawadana
There was no evidence to prove that businessman Dinesh Schaffter killed himself, a CID officer said, adding rumours disseminated via social media about on various breakthroughs were fictitious.
“These reports are causing a serious problem for investigations. There are a lot of misconceptions in society about the case as well. There is no evidence that Schaffter killed himself,” he said.
A senior police officer also dismissed reports that Schaffter had written an ’emotional’ letter to his mother-in-law as being false. “Reports claiming that police had found, at the victim’s house, a wire similar to the one he was strangled with, are also fake, he said.
“We have questioned about 90 people so far. We are also investigating if these false reports are spread by an organised group to hinder investigations. On Wednesday, those investigating the Schaffter case held a two-hour discussion with the IGP. What could be done to overcome the current stalemate in the investigation was discussed,” he said.
The IGP instructed them to pay closer attention to the CCTV footage. The CID officer said investigations were being carried out, based on security camera footage, and phone analysis as well as eyewitness evidence.
Schaffter, 51, was found strapped to the driving seat and strangled in his car on 15 December late afternoon. The car has been subjected to forensic tests along with data from mobile phone base stations in the area to establish those who were in the vicinity at the time.
“We are trying to establish a credible motive. Both his business and social contacts are being looked into. Investigators are keeping an open mind,” the officer told The Island.
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds.
The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.
Throughout its stay in the island, the submarine’s crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
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