Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala confirmed in the Sri Lankan Parliament today that investigations have revealed Sarah Jasmine is not dead, though authorities have not been able to verify whether she is currently residing in India. Wijepala noted that officials are considering issuing an open warrant against her, signaling that legal action may be pursued once her location is determined.
The Minister made the statement in response to a question raised by MP Mujibur Rahman to the Deputy Minister of Defense, emphasizing that details of the ongoing investigation cannot be disclosed, as doing so could prejudice the case. Jasmine, a controversial figure in Sri Lanka, has been implicated in financial irregularities and alleged attempts to obstruct high-profile investigations, keeping her in the public spotlight despite her disappearance.
The parliamentary session also revisited the Easter Sunday attacks, with MP Nizam Kariyapper questioning why four intelligence officers under then Eastern Provincial Commander Major General Aruna Jayasekara have not been arrested, despite being linked to the attacks. Kariyapper pointed out that while two police officers were detained during the investigations, the four intelligence officers remain free, raising concerns over accountability and selective enforcement within Sri Lanka’s security forces.
Sarah Jasmine’s continued elusiveness, combined with her controversial past in Sri Lanka, has intensified scrutiny on both law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Analysts warn that issuing an open warrant could have significant legal and political consequences, potentially influencing ongoing investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks and broader security matters in the country.
