Ratwatte prisons’ incidents

The Police are awaiting Cabinet directions to take action based on the findings of a committee investigating an incident involving Lohan Ratwatte, a former State Minister. 

 

 

Ratwatte allegedly entered prisons in 2021 and threatened inmates. The one-member committee's report, led by Kusala Sarojini Weerawardena, recommends police action. Still, the information hasn't reached the Cabinet yet. 

 

 

Ratwatte is accused of entering prisons under the influence, brandishing a pistol, and intimidating inmates. The Police can proceed only after the appointing party decides on implementation. 

 

 

The report lists charges like attempted murder and criminal intimidation.