🚨 CID Reopens Probe into Makandure Madush Custodial Killing

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has officially commenced a fresh inquiry into the 2020 shooting death of notorious underworld figure Samarasinghe Arachchige Madush Lakshman, alias Makandure Madush, while in police custody. • Investigation Scope: The CID will record statements from Colombo Crime Division (CCD) officers who escorted Madush to Maligawatta on October 20, 2020, where he was killed by unidentified gunmen during a reported narcotics recovery operation. • Legal Directives: Following a request from the victim's brother to the Public Security Ministry, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the collection of: Statements from the relevant medical officers. Video footage of the incident from media organizations. • Context: The probe seeks to clarify the circumstances of the shooting, which occurred while Madush was under high-security escort, raising long-standing questions regarding custodial safety and law enforcement protocols.