Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Hemantha Saman Kumara at present (26) advised Colombo Justice of the Peace Pasan Amarasekara, whereas giving proof, that the DVR machines which recorded CCTV footage on the residence of former veteran cricketer Aravinda de Silva, the place former SriLankan Airways govt Kapila Chandrasena died below suspicious circumstances, had been functioning correctly, and that he had personally inspected the system when it was upgraded two years in the past.
He additional testified that the CCTV digicam system put in at Mr de Silva’s residence had been arrange by the corporate he labored for, and that in 2024 the system had been upgraded from 4 cameras to 5 cameras, whereas a brand new monitor had additionally been put in. He added that in the course of the improve, the residents had been knowledgeable that the recording system was functioning correctly.
These info have been offered whereas giving proof earlier than the Justice of the Peace’s inquiry into the incident during which Kapila Chandrasena was allegedly discovered hanging in a room on the residence of former veteran cricketer Aravinda de Silva on Pedris Mawatha, Kollupitiya, below suspicious circumstances.
Hemantha Saman Kumara, who appeared alongside Colombo Crimes Division Sub-Inspector Jayantha Lal, responded to questions raised by Officer-in-Cost Chief Inspector Aruna Krishantha and acknowledged as follows:
“The CCTV digicam system at Mr de Silva’s residence was put in by the corporate I work for. Our engineer referred to as me and mentioned {that a} digicam system needed to be put in at Mr de Silva’s home. In 2021, we put in a system with 4 cameras.
“In 2024, Mr Aravinda had complained that the DVR machine was making a beeping sound, so I went to the home to examine it. Because the machine was below guarantee, it was taken to the Kollupitiya establishment from which it had been bought, changed with a brand new machine, and reinstalled. At the moment, I demonstrated to the residents that the footage was recording correctly. An individual named Prasanna checked the system.
“In 2024, one other improve was carried out. The present monitor was changed with a special one. After 2024, I didn’t go to that residence for any digicam upkeep work.”
In the meantime, Indika Manoj Rathnayake of Pattiya, who had signed the Rs. 10 million private bail bond ordered by the court docket for the late Kapila Chandrasena, additionally gave proof earlier than court docket.
He acknowledged:
“I’ve recognized Mr Kapila Chandrasena for about 9 or ten years. Since I work at Softlogic, he was one in every of my shoppers.”
Police:
“Do you know that Mr Chandrasena had been remanded?”
Witness:
“Sure, I knew he had been remanded over the airbus transaction case. He referred to as me and requested whether or not I may stand bail for him.”
Police:
“When did he ask you that?”
Witness:
“I can not bear in mind the precise date. I used to be advised {that a} Grama Niladhari certificates was required to face bail, and I used to be requested to organize it. So I obtained and authorized the certificates upfront.”
Police:
“Did the witness ultimately stand bail?”
Witness:
“I obtained a information alert saying that Mr Chandrasena had been granted bail.”
Police:
“When was that?”
Witness:
“On Might 5. I telephoned lawyer Udara. Mr Udara advised me to return to court docket. I took my nationwide identification card and the Grama Niladhari certificates and signed the Rs. 10 million private bail bond. Afterwards, I returned dwelling.
“Two days later, on the seventh, Mr Aravinda referred to as me and requested me to return as a result of they needed to meet the lawyer. At round 6.30 p.m., I went to Mr Aravinda’s home.”
Police:
“Who was on the home at the moment?”
Witness:
“I don’t clearly bear in mind. Somebody was there to open the gate.”
Police:
“The place did you go afterwards?”
Witness:
“We went to the lawyer’s home. After I say home, it was truly his workplace.”
Police:
“Who went there?”
Witness:
“Mr Aravinda, myself, Mr Aravinda’s spouse, Perdy, Shamil and Shantha went there. After discussing the case, we returned to Mr Aravinda’s home.”
Police:
“Was Kapila Chandrasena at Mr Aravinda’s home at the moment?”
Witness:
“Sure, Mr Chandrasena was there. All of us who returned from the lawyer’s place had dinner there. I left for dwelling round 10.30 or 11.00 p.m.
“The next day, after seeing a information alert that Mr Chandrasena had died, I telephoned Mr Aravinda. He mentioned there was no method to converse at that second and that he was on the police station, and requested me to talk later.”
Justice of the Peace:
“When did Mr Kapila Chandrasena search your help?”
Witness:
“In the direction of the tip of February or the start of March.”
Justice of the Peace:
“Did he converse to you over the telephone or in particular person?”
Witness:
“It could have been over the telephone. So far as I bear in mind, he requested for assist earlier than he was remanded.”
Justice of the Peace:
“At what time did you allow Mr de Silva’s residence on the night time earlier than Mr Chandrasena’s dying?”
Witness:
“So far as I bear in mind, it was round 11.00 or 11.30 p.m.”
After contemplating the info, the Justice of the Peace postponed the recording of proof from President’s Counsel Riyensi Arsekularatne and Legal professional-at-Legislation Udara Muhandiram till the twenty ninth.
