-By LeN Investigative Team
(Lanka-e-News -27.Jan.2025, 10.30 PM) Mangala Samaraweera, a towering figure in Sri Lankan politics and former Foreign and Finance Minister, was known for his forthrightness, vision, and unwavering commitment to democracy. But his untimely death in August 2021, attributed to COVID-19 complications, left a trail of unanswered questions. Rumors, alleged conspiracies, and a hurried cremation have only deepened the intrigue surrounding his passing.
Now, a chilling revelation has emerged—a final, desperate text message from Samaraweera to , Dilith Jayaweera, reading, “Rescue me.” The message, seen by two of Samaraweera’s coordinating secretaries, raises unsettling questions about what truly happened during his final days at Lanka Hospital.
Could Samaraweera’s death have been more than a tragic outcome of the pandemic? Did his fears of foul play, reflected in his message to Jayaweera, have merit? And was his death part of a larger conspiracy tied to the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime?
The text message sent to Dilith Jayaweera, now a Member of Parliament,was a close friend of the Gotabay Rajapaksha, reportedly detailed Samaraweera’s fears for his safety. According to his secretaries, Samaraweera felt he was being targeted. The late minister expressed concern about two unknown doctors allegedly entering his room and injecting him with a substance without his attending physician’s knowledge.
The allegations are alarming. Lanka Hospital, known for its private healthcare services, became a center of political whispers when reports surfaced that individuals linked to the military hospital might have been involved in Samaraweera’s treatment.
Who were these unidentified doctors, and under whose authority were they acting?
Was there a deliberate plan to compromise Samaraweera’s treatment?
At the time of Samaraweera’s death, the country was under the iron grip of the COVID Task Force, headed by General Shavendra Silva, then Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander. The health sector was overseen by Health Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe, whose decisions often aligned with the military-dominated COVID response.
Could the Task Force and health officials have played a role in manipulating Samaraweera’s care? Witnesses claim there were attempts to transfer him to other medical facilities against his wishes, raising suspicions about external interference.
Given the heightened political tensions at the time, Samaraweera’s outspoken criticism of the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime might have made him a target. His allies have demanded an investigation into whether his death was merely coincidental or part of a larger scheme to silence dissent.
Adding to the mystery was the rapid cremation of Samaraweera’s body. Despite requests from some of his close associates for a burial to allow for further investigation, authorities insisted on cremation, citing COVID-19 protocols.
Critics argue that this decision effectively quashed any possibility of conducting an independent autopsy. Was the cremation a legitimate public health measure, or was it a deliberate attempt to erase evidence?
International health guidelines had already allowed for the burial of COVID-19 victims by this time, raising further suspicions about the motives behind the government’s insistence on cremation.
Dilith Jayaweera, a confidant of Samaraweera and a key figure in Sri Lankan politics, has so far refrained from making public statements about the text message or their final conversations. As someone who was allegedly privy to Samaraweera’s fears and detailed accounts of his final days, Jayaweera holds critical pieces of the puzzle.
Why has Jayaweera chosen silence over transparency? Is it political caution, or does he fear repercussions from those who might have orchestrated the events surrounding Samaraweera’s death?
Jayaweera’s position as a politician now places him under greater scrutiny. As someone with direct knowledge of the events, his testimony could provide invaluable insights into what really happened.
Reports of a hidden camera installed in Samaraweera’s hospital room add yet another layer of intrigue. Allegedly placed by an influential individual to monitor his welfare, the existence of such footage could be pivotal in uncovering the truth.
If the camera captured evidence of unauthorized individuals entering Samaraweera’s room, it could validate claims of foul play. However, the footage has not surfaced, raising suspicions about whether it has been deliberately suppressed.
The allegations surrounding Samaraweera’s death are too serious to ignore. An independent inquiry must address the following key questions:
1. Who were the unknown doctors?
What were their credentials, and under whose orders did they act?
Was the alleged injection part of Samaraweera’s prescribed treatment?
2. What role did the COVID Task Force and Health Ministry play?
Did General Shavendra Silva or Dr. Anil Jasinghe authorize any interventions in Samaraweera’s treatment?
Were there attempts to transfer him to other facilities for reasons beyond medical necessity?
3. Why was the cremation expedited?
Was it purely a COVID-19 protocol, or was there an ulterior motive to prevent further investigations?
4. What does Dilith Jayaweera know?
What did Samaraweera reveal in his messages?
Why has Jayaweera not come forward with more information?
5. Is there hidden camera footage?
Who installed the camera, and what does it reveal about the events in Samaraweera’s room?
Has the footage been suppressed, and if so, by whom?
Samaraweera’s death must be understood in the broader political context of 2021. As an outspoken critic of the Rajapaksa regime, he was one of the few politicians willing to call out corruption, authoritarianism, and human rights abuses.
Was his death merely a tragic consequence of COVID-19, or did the regime exploit the pandemic as a cover for silencing a powerful critic?
The timing, circumstances, and secrecy surrounding his death suggest the latter. If true, this represents not just an attack on one individual but on democracy, accountability, and justice in Sri Lanka.
The death of Mangala Samaraweera is more than a personal tragedy—it’s a test of Sri Lanka’s commitment to justice and transparency. The questions surrounding his final text message, the involvement of military-linked doctors, the hurried cremation, and the role of key figures like Dilith Jayaweera demand answers.
For a man who dedicated his life to upholding the truth, the least the nation owes him is a thorough investigation into his death. Until then, the plea in his final text—“Rescue me”—will haunt Sri Lanka’s conscience, a reminder that justice delayed is justice denied.
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