Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has issued a statement criticising the police for releasing what he claims is a "completely distorted" version of the statement he provided to the Tangalle Police regarding the Seenimodara drug operation.

He asserted that this act "is not befitting a law-abiding police force, but rather a smear campaign unit of a government," and suggested that the police have compromised their independence by attempting to manipulate the narrative.

excerpts from the full statement:

"Regarding the distortion and release to the media of the statement I provided to the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Office:

Following the notification to appear and provide a statement reg...