Political Drama Unfolds: Rajapaksa Family Under Investigation

The Rajapaksa family is in the spotlight as former first lady Shiranthi and her son Namal are questioned by Sri Lankan police. Shiranthi faces inquiries about financial irregularities, while Namal is grilled over alleged underworld connections. Namal claims the investigation is politically motivated by the government.

Sri Lanka's former first lady and her son found themselves under police scrutiny on Tuesday in connection with separate cases, as investigations into the Rajapaksa family intensify.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa was interrogated over alleged financial discrepancies linked to a foundation she leads, while Namal Rajapaksa faced questions regarding his association with a notable underworld figure extradited from Dubai.

Amidst claims of political victimisation targeting the opposition, Namal alleged that the government resorts to such tactics out of failure to fulfill its promises.

(With inputs from agencies.)