The Colombo Fort Magistrate has expressed dissatisfaction over the progress of investigations into the mobile phone of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, who died under suspicious circumstances.
The remarks were made when the magisterial inquiry into Chandrasena’s death was taken up before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today.
Police informed court that Government Analyst reports on unidentified substances recovered from the scene of the death, as well as the post-mortem report, are yet to be received.
When questioned by Magistrate Pasan Amarasena on the progress of the mobile phone investigation, police said the device had been referred to overseas institutions to facilitate the necessary forensic examinations.
In May, the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) informed court that Chandrasena’s iPhone 16 Pro Max could not be unlocked as it was protected by Apple’s Face ID security system. Investigators said attempts to unlock the device using the deceased’s face had failed, prompting authorities to seek assistance from Apple Inc. through the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to gain access to the phone as part of the investigation.
Responding to the latest update, the Magistrate noted that police had given the same explanation two weeks earlier and said he was not satisfied with the progress of the investigation.
“You told the court the same thing two weeks ago. I am not satisfied with the progress of this investigation. Expedite the inquiry,” the Magistrate told investigators in open court.
The Magistrate also issued fresh reminders for the Government Analyst’s reports and the post-mortem findings to be submitted and directed police to report the progress of the investigation on August 19. (Newswire)
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