Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has stated that he had formally requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure his personal safety, it was reported.
According to the Mawbima newspaper, Mujibur Rahman said that unknown individuals claiming to be from the police had visited his residence and those of his relatives over the past month and during the previous week. He had submitted a complaint to the IGP requesting an investigation and a report on these visits.
Mujibur Rahman, known for his strong criticism of government shortcomings, claimed that his official security had been withdrawn. He expressed suspicion that a group affiliated with the government may be sending unidentified individuals to his home in an attempt to intimidate or silence him.
He further stated that senior police officials were unaware of the identities of those who had visited his residence and his relatives’ homes. According to the MP, two individuals claiming to be from the Nugegoda and Mirihana police divisions had come to his residence during the first week of last month, while he was attending the parliamentary budget debate.
He said the visitors had questioned the residents about his place of residence and other personal details. Mujibur Rahman contacted the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in charge of the Mirihana division to inquire whether he was aware of the officers who had visited his home. The ASP reportedly said he had no knowledge of such a visit.
Mujibur Rahman added that he had made several phone calls to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of the Mirihana division but received no response.
He also revealed that a week earlier, several individuals claiming to be from the police had visited his wife’s residence in Borella and questioned the occupants about his whereabouts and other personal information.
Additionally, Mujibur Rahman said that last Friday, two individuals claiming to be from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had visited his sister’s home in Mount Lavinia and inquired about him.
He noted that his sister had informed the officers that he had moved out of that residence to live in Kolonnawa ten years ago and no longer resides there. The officers reportedly said they were investigating a complaint Mujibur Rahman had made to the police about a missing SIM card.
Mujibur Rahman stated that when his sister offered to let him speak to the officers over the phone, one of them declined and left. He clarified that he had never made a complaint to the police about a missing SIM card.
When he contacted DIG Karuwita to inquire about the matter, the DIG reportedly said he was unaware of such a complaint and that police do not conduct house visits for missing SIM card investigations.
Mujibur Rahman also said he had spoken to CID Director Shani Abeysekara regarding the incident, who confirmed that he had no knowledge of such a visit.
