Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (27) raised concerns regarding the health condition of former Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara, who is under medical care for Covid-19. Addressing the parliamentary session earlier today, the Opposition Leader requested the authorities to transfer Shani Abeysekara to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) to allow him better healthcare facilities. The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) meanwhile directed a letter to the Commissioner-General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, raising concerns regarding health and threats to the former CID chief. We have been made to understand, the better treatment is available at the Welikanda Treatment Hospital,” Commissioner in charge of Investigations and Inquiries Ramani Muttettuwegama said in her letter. Further, his family has informed us that they have no information regarding Mr Abeysekera’s health situation or his whereabouts,” the letter continued.

Source: The Nation November 27, 2020 14:07 UTC