-By An Investigative Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -19.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) The tragic death of Sri Lankan rugby player Mohammed Wasim Thajudeen on May 17, 2012, was initially dismissed as a mere car accident. However, a decade later, it has become one of the most chilling and complex murder investigations in Sri Lanka’s history. As layers of this mystery are peeled back, an intricate web of political power, jealousy, and possible revenge emerges. At the heart of this investigation lies a crucial question: Who called the Narahenpitiya Police Station from Temple Trees the night Thajudeen was killed, and why?
To understand why this case refuses to rest in peace, one must revisit the evidence and allegations that have surfaced over the years. Reports suggest that during the critical hours following Thajudeen’s death, a phone number linked to Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of then-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was used to make over 49 calls to the Narahenpitiya Police Station. These calls have raised eyebrows not just because of their volume but because of what they imply: a direct link between Temple Trees—the residence of Sri Lanka’s then-first family—and the cover-up of a murder.
Even more bizarrely, rumors point to a motive that feels like a subplot from a crime thriller: a comment Thajudeen allegedly made about a birthmark belonging to the then-girlfriend of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa. Could a rugby star’s offhand remark have escalated into a fatal vendetta?
Officially, Thajudeen’s death was reported as a high-speed car crash. His charred remains were found inside his vehicle, which had reportedly collided with a wall. But almost immediately, inconsistencies emerged.
* Witnesses described the scene as staged.
* Forensic experts found signs of blunt force trauma inconsistent with a car accident.
* The condition of Thajudeen’s body suggested foul play long before the fire consumed the vehicle.
The post-mortem revelations alone pointed to a murder. But the most damning evidence wasn’t physical—it was technological. The phone calls traced to Temple Trees suggest someone in the highest echelons of power was involved, directly or indirectly, in either orchestrating the crime or covering it up.
Temple Trees, the official residence of the Sri Lankan prime minister, and later the Rajapaksa family during Mahinda Rajapaksa’s presidency, is more than a building. It has long been the epicenter of power, privilege, and, allegedly, clandestine operations.
On the night of Thajudeen’s murder, four vehicles reportedly left Temple Trees, including one carrying Navy personnel. The question investigators are now asking is whether these vehicles—and their passengers—were involved in Thajudeen’s murder.
It is here that the calls to the Narahenpitiya Police Station become crucial. If the phone number linked to Shiranthi Rajapaksa was used, it raises serious questions:
1. Who was making those calls?
2. What were they instructing the police to do?
3. Was the purpose of the calls to manipulate the initial investigation or destroy evidence?
Perhaps the strangest element of this case is the alleged motive. Reports suggest that Thajudeen’s death wasn’t just about politics or power—it was personal. Thajudeen, known for his charisma and confidence, had reportedly made a remark about a birthmark on the body of Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s then-girlfriend.
While the exact nature of the comment remains unclear, it allegedly struck a nerve with Yoshitha, a man accustomed to deference due to his family’s status. Did this remark, however trivial it might seem, set off a chain of events that led to Thajudeen’s murder?
Adding to the intrigue, the girlfriend in question is said to have moved to Australia, distancing herself from the scandal. This leaves behind a trail of speculation and an unresolved motive that investigators must untangle.
Despite the evidence and public interest, the Thajudeen murder case has stagnated, largely due to political interference and systemic corruption. However, several key questions remain unanswered:
1. The Call Records: If the calls made to the Narahenpitiya Police Station on the night of the murder are recorded, why hasn’t this evidence been fully investigated?
2. The Navy Personnel: Who were the Navy officers reportedly involved, and what role did they play?
3. The Rajapaksa Family: What was the involvement, if any, of Shiranthi and Yoshitha Rajapaksa?
The evidence needed to answer these questions isn’t hidden in a distant vault—it’s within reach, recorded in call logs and witness testimonies.
For many Sri Lankans, the Thajudeen case symbolizes everything that’s wrong with the country’s justice system. It’s a chilling reminder of how power can be used to silence dissent, manipulate investigations, and deny justice.
But it’s also a case that refuses to be forgotten. Public outcry has kept the story alive, ensuring that the people involved cannot escape scrutiny forever.
If Sri Lanka hopes to restore faith in its legal system, resolving the Thajudeen case isn’t optional—it’s essential. Justice delayed may not always be justice denied, but in this case, every passing day feels like a victory for impunity.
Of course, no Sri Lankan political scandal would be complete without its share of absurdities. The idea of a birthmark comment spiraling into a murder plot is almost laughable—until you remember that this isn’t fiction.
If the allegations are true, the Rajapaksa family’s reaction to Thajudeen’s comment was a textbook example of disproportionate revenge. It’s one thing to take offense—it’s another to orchestrate a murder.
And then there’s the sheer audacity of using a number linked to Shiranthi Rajapaksa to call the police. If you’re going to commit a crime, maybe don’t use a phone number tied to the first lady of Sri Lanka? It’s the kind of mistake that would make even the most amateur criminals cringe.
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