Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has been unveiled in the Pandora Papers, a data trove released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), as the first sitting Sri Lankan minister with offshore holdings. The papers allege that Minister Alles utilized shell companies to own flats in London.

What adds intrigue to this revelation is the noticeable silence from key opposition figures, including NPP Leader Anura Dissanayake and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. Both political leaders, known for their vocal stances on government accountability, have yet to address or comment on the Pandora Papers' revelations regarding Minister Alles.

The ICIJ's comprehensive report indicates that Minister Alles, a close friend of both Dissanayake and Premadasa, has utilized intricate offshore structures to manage his assets. The opposition leaders' silence on this matter has prompted speculation and raised questions about their stance on issues of financial transparency and accountability within the government.

The coming days may shed light on whether Dissanayake and Premadasa will break their silence and provide insights into their perspectives on the matter.