
Mr. Udaya Gammanpila, leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, is scheduled to appear before the Counter-Terrorism and Investigation Division today (11) to give a statement. It is reported that he will be extensively questioned regarding the book he recently launched, which is themed around the brutal terrorist attack on Easter Sunday, as well as the controversial statement he made hinting at another potential future attack.
Police sources reveal that the primary purpose of this summons is to investigate what information he possesses and the basis of those predictions.A senior police officer stated that since this warning made by him regarding national security is considered extremely critical, it is essential to inquire about the evidence or information he possesses regarding it. This step has been taken in response to Mr. Gammanpila's recent revelations, which caused a significant stir in the political sphere, and it is expected that security and public attention around the Counter-Terrorism Unit premises will be heavily focused today due to this.
Mr. Udaya Gammanpila had previously publicly stated on several occasions that he possesses certain confidential reports related to the investigations into the Easter attack and a lot of other sensitive information. Accordingly, many expect that his statement today will reveal a lot of new information regarding the country's security situation, and security forces emphasize that conducting a full investigation into any suspicious or critical statement is a normal process to ensure national security and public order.