During a media briefing at the Mullaitivu Press Club on 28 April, Chandramohan Sandhiya, a Tamil woman residing in Thiyogunagar, Silawathai, Mullaitivu District, alleged that she and her children are being subjected to ongoing harassment and intimidation by Sri Lankan intelligence officers.
Sandhiya recounted that a personal conflict in March led to her abduction and severe assault by a group allegedly instigated by an individual residing abroad. Following the incident, several individuals were arrested, and legal proceedings are currently ongoing at the Mullaitivu Magistrate’s Court.
Despite being the victim in this case, Sandhiya stated that Sri Lankan intelligence officers—claiming to be from a special branch of the police—have repeatedly visited her home under the pretext of continuing the investigation. She described these visits as deeply distressing and intimidating, not only for herself but also for her underage children.
Sandhiya alleged that the officers' line of questioning appears to divert attention from the core issue, focusing instead on irrelevant matters. She reported being asked questions such as: “Were you a former combatant? When did you join the struggle? Where did you receive training? What is your identity number?” She emphasized that these inquiries have left her emotionally distressed and bear no relevance to the case at hand.
Furthermore, Sandhiya claimed that on 24 May 2025, while she was not at home, intelligence officers arrived on motorcycles and used abusive language towards her 12- and 14-year-old children in an attempt to intimidate them. She stated, “We have CCTV footage as evidence of this incident.”
Expressing deep concern over the handling of the investigation, Sandhiya concluded, “Instead of seeking justice, the actions of these officers have left me in a state of severe mental anguish.”
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the conduct of Sri Lankan security forces and intelligence agencies. Human rights organisations have documented patterns of surveillance, intimidation, and harassment by these entities.
