In a sudden turn of events, the former Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Janaka Chandragupta, has been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo while the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducts a probe into the importation of 182 types of medicines under the Indian loan scheme.

Sources reveal that Chandragupta fell ill unexpectedly, leading to his admission to the hospital. The timing of his health setback coincides with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the importation of medicines, raising eyebrows and prompting questions about the nature of the sudden illness.

The CID is currently examining the case involving the importation of medicines, and concerns have been raised about the authenticity and quality of the pharmaceuticals brought into Sri Lanka under the Indian loan scheme. The investigation is delving into potential financial misconduct amounting to crores of rupees, as well as the alleged distribution of substandard antibody vaccine known as 'Immunoglobin' to government hospitals.

The vaccine, intended for neurological patients, has come under scrutiny for its alleged substandard quality. Fake documents are suspected to have been prepared to facilitate the distribution of the vaccine using funds obtained through the Indian loan scheme.

Calls are now mounting for a comprehensive investigation into the reported financial irregularities and the potential compromise of public health due to the distribution of substandard medical supplies.