Now then, in the small miraculous island where miraculous things do happen, licensed killers have taken the place of unlicensed killers. There are increasing numbers of underworld figures getting killed day by day, either by executing the “Police Algorithm” or by another mysterious algorithm which is yet to be decoded.
You may think they are just getting a dose of their own medicine and the ordinary man does not have to worry about this trend. With all due respect, I would like to remind you that this is Sri Lanka where such trends have turned into humongous disasters not so long ago. Let me tell you one such true story.
My father had absolutely nothing to do with the JVP, their terrorism or so-called revolution any time in his life. In fact, he had totally contrasting political views and beliefs. Few of our close relatives were brutally killed by those patriots during the late 80s and early 90s and my father was also a clear target. He had to flee and hide to save his life from them in a couple of occasions.
But somehow, the army contingent which was controlling our area received a ‘tip’ from someone that my father had close links with the rebels. Luckily for my father and all of us, a high ranking officer in that contingent felt a familiarity with my father’s name and decided to investigate further, only to find that two of them were classmates in a prominent school in Southern province.
He immediately contacted my father, informed about the situation and asked to hide away for some time. Apparently, someone wanted him killed for some personal reason and found the smartest way to do it. If not for that random share of luck, I wouldn’t have a father as write this. Such was the situation during that time and you have no guarantee that history wouldn’t repeat itself, even under the rule of your beloved King.
So, while you cheer for the deaths of those underworld gangsters, do keep in mind that being an innocent civilian alone wouldn’t keep you alive if this trend continues, specially in this sacred island.
