Sri Lanka mourns the loss of renowned economist Amal Sandaratne, founder of Frontier Research, who tragically passed away yesterday in Colombo. His death occurred under distressing circumstances, as he fell from the 7th floor of his apartment building at Rosmead Place. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, with early suspicions pointing towards the possibility of suicide.

Amal Sandaratne was highly respected in the field of economics and was known for his pioneering work at Frontier Research, one of the few independent economic research houses in the country. His contributions to economic analysis and policymaking have left a lasting impact on Sri Lanka's financial landscape.

In a surprising development, it has been revealed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which was already investigating the mysterious death of late Dinesh Schaffter, has been called upon to assist the local police unit in handling Amal Sandaratne's case. The connection between the two individuals adds an air of intrigue to the ongoing investigations.

Dinesh Schaffter, a close friend of Amal Sandaratne, met an untimely demise at the Borella cemetery just last year in circumstances that have yet to be fully clarified. The involvement of the CID in both cases has raised eyebrows, prompting questions about the potential connection between the two incidents.

The nation remains in shock and grief as it come