A wide-ranging discussion has erupted on social media regarding the past media coverage provided by Sirasa Media Network to Aruna Shantha Vidanagamage, also known as ‘Middeniye Kajja’, a notorious underworld leader who was recently murdered.
An old video clip featuring Kajja has resurfaced and is being widely shared on social media, particularly after accusations were leveled against him concerning the death of rugby player Waseem Thajudeen.
The video circulating on social media is a segment from a Sirasa TV news broadcast. This video is being shared to highlight how a prominent national media institution at the time gave attention to ‘Kajja’.
Many commentators suggest that the media attention received by such individuals in the past contributed to the popularization of their activities within society.
‘Middeniye Kajja’ was a figure who consistently garnered media attention in recent times due to his political connections and various criminal activities.
