Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has to be vigilant about its members since three of its prominent members thus far have been accused of having links with the underworld in the recent past.

First, Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara who was elected to the said body on behalf of the SJB, was shot dead on October 22 last year. He was accused of having associated with the underworld. Six court cases were being heard against him when he was shot dead in his office, and he was under a suspended prison sentence as well.

Then, another SJB candidate who contested for the Ambalangoda Urban Council at the last local government elections was shot dead on December 22 last year. ...