Batalanda Report: Torture Chambers in Secluded Houses

COLOMBO (News 1st); In recent weeks, News 1st revealed the details of numerous crimes committed within the torture chamber at the Batalanda housing complex, as detailed in the commission report.

According to the Batalanda Commission Report, special meetings involving police chiefs were held in houses located within the housing complex, and nearby.

The commission report reveals who convened these meetings and summoned the police officers.

Translated Excerpt from the Batalanda Commission Report:

"These meetings were held in two houses within the Batalanda housing scheme. One of these houses was occupied by Ranil Wickremesinghe, while the other was located in front of the tourist bungalow. It was an isolated houses and Wickremesinghe presided over these meetings.

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Another serious revelation made before the commission is as follows:

Translated Excerpt from the Batalanda Commission Report:

"Wickremesinghe's security officers stayed in this secluded house, which was situated in front of the tourist bungalow. The house, identified as No. B2, was clearly mentioned in the records of the State Fertilizer Manufacturing Corporation presented before the commission. Wickremesinghe himself admitted that his security officers were provided accommodation in house No. B2. According to witness T.M. Bandula, he was detained in this house before being interrogated. This indicates that individuals were unlawfully detained and tortured in these houses. The circumstances suggest that these meetings were connected to the establishment and operation of illegal detention centers and torture chambers.

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The commission also questioned Ranil Wickremesinghe about the meetings held at the Batalanda housing complex, and his responses are documented in the commission report.

Translated Excerpt from the Batalanda Commission Report:

"Our observation regarding Wickremesinghe's testimony is that his answers were evasive."

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Many more details can be easily discerned by those who thoroughly examine the commission report.

Isn't it now necessary to conduct a proper investigation and ensure justice is served?