Statement from Dhanushka Wickramasinghe

Sunday, March 17th 2024

This tragedy has shaken me and my family deeply. I am devastated and torn by the loss of my beloved wife Dharshini and my beautiful angels Inuka, Ranaya, Ashwini and Kelly and my dear friend Gamini on March 6th.

I would like to thank the Ottawa First Responders, Ottawa Police, Victim Services, Ottawa Hospitals for your quick response which helped me navigate through the initial shock and chaos that followed because of this tragedy. I would also like to thank Buddhist Congress of Canada, Ottawa Sri Lankan Community, and people of Sri Lanka for being a pillar of support during this unimaginably difficult time.

Lastly, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the public for their thoughts and prayers as I navigate through the aftermath of this tragedy.

I will not be granting any interviews at this time and ask that media continue to respect my need for privacy and proper grieving.

For inquiries please contact: Naradha K. Naradha99@hotmail.com with the Buddhist Congress of Canada

Thank you,

Dhanushka Wickramasinghe