Wasim Thajudeen murder:

CID calls for victim’s phone records

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched fresh investigations into the murder of Wasim Thajudeen, the captain of the Havelocks team and national rugby player, at the time of his murder. Police Spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekera told the Sunday Observer that the CID is conducting further investigations about the telephone calls received to Thajudeen’s phone number as well as the calls he has generated on May 17, 2012, the day Thajudeen was found dead near Shalika Grounds, Narahenpita.

Foul play was suspected from the moment of his death, which was at the time, was explained as a motor accident.

 Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris on the request of the CID ordered the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) and the mobile service providers to report to court on the telephone calls received and dialled by him on May 17, 2012.

The CID also informed Colombo Additional Magistrate that there are contradictions in the reports submitted by the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) and the Government Analyst Department, over the cause of death.

The CID also informed court that the Attorney General will be consulted with regard to future action to be taken over the investigations as the death has occurred under mysterious circumstances. The CID told court that they have asked for a report from the car manufacturer about the possibility of the motorcar driven by Thajudeen catching fire, following an accident.So far, Police has recorded statements from 21 persons about the death.

(RW)