DNA TEST ON THAJUDEEN
The CID is to conduct a DNA test on the remains of ruggerite Waseem Thajudeen’ s body with his mother’s blood samples to ascertain whether the body exhumed during the second autopsy was really that of Thajudeen or some others, CID detectives told Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Pieris yesterday.
The detectives made this submission to the Magistrate during the inquiry into the death of Mohamed Waseem Thajudeen who died under mysterious circumstances near the Shalika Playground in Narahenpita allegedly in an accident. His charred body was recovered by the Police from the scene of the accident.
DNA test on Thajudeen
The CID also said they had recorded statements from 30 persons and requested the Magistrate to notice the Chief Executive officer of Dialog Mobile Phone company to present himself before the CID to discuss certain issues with regard to the telephone conversations the deceased had over his Dialog connection. The CID also said that they were seeking expert advice on the damages that were caused to the rear number plate of the vehicle.
The detectives said investigations into the incident were continuing from various perspectives. Counsel Ranil Samarasinghe appearing with Isuru Balapatabendhi, Buddika Mathew, Madhawa Wijesiriwardena and Manjula Ranatunge on behalf of Dialog Mobile Phone company said that his client had given all the assistance to the CID in their investigations .However there was some information which the company did not have access or records. The Magistrate appreciated the cooperation extended by the Dialog Phone Company.
He said it was the duty of everyone to assist the CID investigations and requested the Dialog Mobile Phone Company to follow up their assistance provided to the CID to complete the probe. The case was postponed for December 10.
The CID also said they had recorded statements from 30 persons and requested the Magistrate to notice the Chief Executive officer of Dialog Mobile Phone company to present himself before the CID to discuss certain issues with regard to the telephone conversations the deceased had over his Dialog connection.