Authorities re-opened the case of Wasim Thajudeen’s death after allegations mounted that police had covered up a murder in which a son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa was implicated. Rajapaksa has denied that his son was involved and says the allegations are politically motivated.
see: http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Ex-Sri-Lanka-rugby-players-body-exhumed-20150810