Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a special statement condemning the double homicide that took place in Akuregoda, Thalangama.

In his statement, Premadasa said the government must explain to the country how such "Chicago-style" killings could occur even within a high-security zone.

He stated that he was deeply shocked by the news of the murders and warned that the incident once again highlights the deteriorating situation facing the country.

Premadasa pointed out that restoring law and order was one of the main slogans used by the current government to come to power.

He said repeated assurances made on public platforms about the government's ability to ensure security are now being called into questio...