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Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena
Fair Comment, an independent investigative news platform, has formally lodged a criminal complaint with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requesting an immediate inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO, Kapila Chandrasena.
The complaint, submitted by Editor-in-Chief Jezeem Jameel, calls for an investigation into high-ranking officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The filing alleges criminal intimidation and abetment of suicide under Sections 483 and 306 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka.
The March 18 Affidavit Central to the complaint is a sworn affidavit executed by Chandrasena on 18 March 2026, while in remand custody. Fair Comment contends that this document now constitutes a “Dying Declaration” under Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance.
In the affidavit, the deceased detailed specific instances of alleged psychological pressure and threats regarding his life and the potential for suicide, which he claimed were used as interrogation tactics to extract testimony against third parties. Chandrasena’s death on 8 May 2026, occurred within hours of renewed legal pressure from the same investigative body.
“We have taken this step to ensure that the rule of law is upheld and that investigative processes remain within the bounds of human rights and judicial ethics,” said Jameel. “Given that the allegations involve the leadership of CIABOC, we have requested that the Inspector General of Police assign this matter to an independent unit within the CID to avoid any conflict of interest.”
Fair Comment has requested a formal acknowledgement of the complaint and is prepared to assist authorities with the evidence submitted. In compliance with legal protocols, the supporting documents have been shared exclusively with the relevant law enforcement and oversight bodies at this time.
