කොහොමද මෝඩ ගෝඨා ගෙයි උගේ සුදු පුතාගෙයි love එක
ඕක ඉතින් දුමින්ද සිල්වාගේ ඕනෑකමට උන මිනීමැරුමක් නෙමේ කියල හැමෝම දන්නවනේ
Most people suspected that the close relationship between Duminda Silva and the then defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the crucial factor obstructing or thwarting the due course of justice. Gotabaya, the younger brother of the former president was regarded as the second most powerful person in Sri Lanka
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The campaign was nasty and affected by violence. Bharatha Lakshman with three decades of political experience turned it into a moral crusade against drugs and drug dealers.
Popular antipathy towards the “kudukaraya” menace struck a responsive chord in the hearts and minds of the voters. In an unexpected twist former Defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa sullied his “puritan”image by identifying himself openly with Duminda Silva. This resulted in Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra “respectfully”criticising Defence Secretary Gotabhaya. This defiant conduct by Bharatha made his confidantes fear for his safety.
When results were announced it was a great political triumph for Bharatha.His “candidate” had got a record number of 42, 322 preferences. His rival’s nominee had only got 5811 preferences. The voters had overwhelmingly endorsed Bharatha Lakshman’s war against the drug mafia.In the process he had demonstrated that he was still a political force in the area.Sadly Bharatha Lakshman was not alive to savour his victory.Fate’s moving finger had written his epitaph already.
On election day Bharatha was campaigning in one area and Solangaraachchi in another. Duminda Silva and his group campaigning in another area were reportedly in high spirits after imbibing liquor.At one stage Duminda and his accomplices went up to a polling booth in close proximity to Solangaraachchi’s residence. Duminda asked Sollangaraachchi’s wife Madhu whom she voted for.There was a verbal altercation. When Madhu’s mother in law remonstrated Duminda Silva abused her also using obscene words. Some allege that both women were roughed up. Duminda also continued to intimidate and threaten Solangaraachchi’s supporters at the spot. Bharatha Lakshman was informed of what was happening. Since he was close to the spot, Bharatha rushed to the area with his comrades. Duminda heard that Bharatha was coming and left the place. Both convoys met on the roads near Walpola junction. Bharatha and Duminda both got down from their vehicles and moved towards each other. Bharatha asked Duminda why he was trying to bully and frighten women in a cowardly manner. Duminda suddenly hit Bharatha and also kicked him. Taken by surprise Bharatha fell down. At this point Duminda ordered his men to open fire. Realising the seriousness of the situation , Bharatha’s armed “Official” body guard also opened fire. Bharatha’s comrades who served as his unofficial bodyguards were unarmed.Bharatha and three of his comrades were shot dead. Bharatha was fired upon while he was lying on the ground. His official body guard too was injured. Many suspected that Duminda Silva had engineered the incident to lure Bharatha into a trap and then attack him.
Cover Up Exercise
Instead of the culprits being arrested the country was regaled with a massive mind – boggling cover up exercise. It was alleged that Duminda Silva was seriously injured in the shoot – out. He was admitted to Hospital. Both President Rajapaksa and his brother the Defence secretary visited Duminda at hospital.
Gotabhaya was extra attentive towards Duminda. 
Special protection was provided. Outsiders were not allowed to go near Duminda. Finally he was escorted amidst great security and was flown to Singapore. It was said that he had sustained many injuries and needed extra medical treatment. Later when Duminda returned to Sri Lanka , he told courts that he was suffering from partial memory loss and could not remember what had transpired on the day in question. The ordinary people however knew and realised what had really happened.
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