Crime Boss Threatens Police Inspector : Call Under Investigation

COLOMBO (News 1st); A serious investigation has been launched following an alleged death threat made via phone by a suspected organized crime leader known as Kehelbaddara Padme to Chief Inspector Linton Silva, the Officer-in-Charge of the Western Province (North) Crimes Division.

The incident came to light after the arrest of a 39-year-old suspect named Gampaha Deva, believed to be a close associate of Padme.

He was apprehended on Sunday (3) at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Criminal Investigation Unit while reportedly attempting to travel to Thailand—possibly to meet Padme, according to police sources.

Authorities revealed that Deva had previously met Padme in Russia and Thailand.

Following his arrest, he was handed over to the Western Province (North) Crimes Division, which then conducted a search operation at a hotel premises in Kehlebaddara, Minuwangoda.

During the raid, police recovered nine rounds of T-56 ammunition and 440 grams of heroin.

The most alarming development, however, was a recorded phone call allegedly made by Padme to Chief Inspector Silva.

In the call, Padme is heard issuing indirect threats, referencing Silva’s family and accusing law enforcement of corruption and extortion. He also claimed to possess incriminating recordings involving other officials.

The conversation, which included veiled threats and references to blackmail, has now become a focal point of the investigation. Authorities are treating the matter with utmost seriousness.

The suspect, Gampaha Deva, is currently being held under a detention order and is undergoing further interrogation.