The Fiery Speech That Sparked the Fire

On October 2, former MP Wimal Weerawansa took to the media with his usual thunder — claiming that a massive drug bust in Tangalle had “state sponsorship.” He hinted at political connections, shadowy figures, and a suspect known as Beliatta Sana. The headlines lit up.

But the heat didn’t last long. Police soon called him in for questioning — and that’s when the story began to unravel.

When the Questions Started Coming

At the Tangalle Divisional CID, Wimal was asked to back his bold claims. Officers say he couldn’t. Instead, he reportedly told them it was just a “general comment” about the state of the country — not about that specific case.

The CID’s summary was clear: no evidence, no documents, no proof.

“I Just Read It in the Media”

When pressed on how he linked the suspect to the drug boat, Wimal said he had only read about it in the news. He also denied saying the President dined at the suspect’s house, clarifying that the visit was merely to a nearby hotel during the election period.

Police Draw the Line

Police have now stated that the former MP’s comments were unsubstantiated. They also warned that any false or misleading information found during the ongoing probe will be reported to court. Translation: a new case could soon join his already long legal list.

The Man with Many Files

This isn’t Wimal’s first brush with controversy. From vehicle misuse cases to financial probes, he’s no stranger to court corridors. If this latest inquiry goes further, it might become Case No. 27 in his political-legal saga.

Politics or Pressure?

Critics see this as another episode in Sri Lanka’s endless theatre of politics and power. Wimal’s supporters say he’s being silenced for “speaking truth.” His rivals say it’s just the sound of another empty headline.

What Happens Next

If the CID forwards the report to the Attorney General, a defamation or misinformation case could follow. For now, Wimal walks free — but under a longer shadow than before.

In politics, they say words are weapons. For Wimal, it looks like this time the weapon might have fired backward.