Was Madush Silenced? Wife Demands Full Probe

Colombo (News 1st); The wife of slain underworld figure Makandure Madush has filed a formal complaint at Police Headquarters, calling for a full and impartial investigation into his death, which occurred while he was in the custody of the Colombo Crimes Division in October 2020.

Speaking to the media after submitting her complaint, Gayani Muthumali, the legal wife of Madush, expressed deep suspicion over the circumstances surrounding his death.

“He was in police custody for nearly a year and a half. If he had been sentenced and executed by a court, that would have been justice. But to be killed like an animal on the street—there’s something seriously wrong. Even the motorcycle linked to another underworld group was found at the scene, yet we’ve received no information about any suspects. It’s been five years. All we’re asking for is justice.”

When asked why she remained silent for so long, Muthumali said:

“At the time, I wasn’t ready to speak publicly. But today, I have hope that the current government will uphold the law and deliver justice. That’s why I’ve come forward.”

Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera, who is supporting the family, stated that Madush had been cooperating with the Criminal Investigation Department for over a year, revealing sensitive information about political figures, police officers, and other influential individuals. 

He alleged that efforts were made to suppress these revelations, and that the circumstances of Madush’s death raise serious concerns about a possible cover-up.

Madush was arrested in Dubai on February 5, 2019, and deported to Sri Lanka. 

He was taken into custody by the CID on May 5, 2019, and later handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division on October 16, 2020. 

Four days later, on October 20, he was fatally shot during a police operation in Maligawatte, where he had reportedly been taken to identify a narcotics stash.

Adding to the controversy, Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe made a statement in Parliament on September 9, claiming that Madush had been in possession of secrets implicating over 80 politicians in drug trafficking operations.