Sri Lankan MP Harsha tells CID there are ‘no threats’ to his life

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles on Friday (June 7) instructed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to direct the CID to investigate into the alleged threats the opposition parliamentarian has received.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has informed the Speaker of Parliament that SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has said there is no threats to his life and hence an investigation in that aspect is not necessary.

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles on Friday (07) instructed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to direct the CID to investigate into the alleged threats the opposition parliamentarian has received.

This was after the Chair of the Committee of Public Finance (COPF), speaking in parliament on the same day, had claimed that he is faced with threats over the inquiry into the controversy surrounding the new visa issuance system.

“…. I addressed intimidation & false accusations during the VFS inquiry. Despite these challenges, my dedication to transparency & accountability remains strong. We’ve accomplished much, including key financial reforms,” de Silva had posted on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter).