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Other monks in jail also in prison jumper

20Jun

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Other monks in jail also in prison jumper

Head of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya says that there are 15 other monks apart from Ven. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thero who are serving jail terms over murders and other crimes. Upuldeniya has told the media that these 15 monks were wearing the prison jumper since they were sent to the prison following a court order. He has explained that these monks are serving prison terms of between six months and seven years with Welikada prison housing eight of them. He has added that there were 10 other monks arrested over various charges are being kept in detention. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorale has said the sentencing of Ven. Gnanasara Thero was done under the existing laws and it had nothing to do with politics or any attempt at repression.

Wrongdoers in the past regime attempting to wash their sins with the no-confidence motion against PM – Akila

22Mar

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Wrongdoers in the past regime attempting to wash their sins with the no-confidence motion against PM – Akila

Deputy General Secretary of the United National Party and Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says the purpose of bringing a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is to prevent the government taking legal action against the corruption, fraud and murders committed during the previous regime. The Minister points out that this unsuccessful attempt is made to wash the sins of the joint opposition. Minister Kariyawasam said no one in the UNP would support the no-confidence motion against PM and he doesn't believe there are any impaired brains in the party. The Minister further said those who love the party as well as the country and those who want to punish the thieves will not support this no-confidence motion. The Minister stressed that the...

Police officer to be arrested for Welikada murders

27Feb

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Police officer to be arrested for Welikada murders

The Attorney General’s Department has reportedly issued instructions to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to arrest a police officer in connection with the killing of inmates at the Welikada Prison in 2011. Accordingly, the CID it is learnt is looking at arresting Inspector of Police Neomal Rangajeeva for his alleged involvement in the murders. A Sinhala daily newspaper has reported that Rangajeewa has been implicated in the incident in the Welikada Prison by eye witnesses despite an entry in the Police log book that Rangajeewa was on assignment in another area. According to the news report, the Attorney General’s Department has also issued instructions on an Army Brigadier who had allegedly issued orders to carry out the assassination of inmates at the prison.

Underworld suspects arrested in Elpitiya raid

16Dec

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Underworld suspects arrested in Elpitiya raid

Four underworld members, including a leading underworld figure allegedly connected to several murders and ransom cases, have been arrested during a raid carried out in the Gonalagoda area in Niyagama, Elpitiya. The raid has been carried out by the Organised Crimes Control Unit of the Police Special Task Force (STF), on Friday evening. According to the STF, a revolver firearm, five bullets, a hand grenade, five rounds of ammunition used for T-56 firearms and a shotgun have been discovered in possession of the suspects. Further investigations are underway.

No crimes against journalists under present govt. – PM

4Dec

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No crimes against journalists under present govt. – PM

Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the present government in 2015 put a definitive end for crimes against the media and there since being no journalist abductions, murders, attacks, or intimidation. He made these remarks delivering the keynote address at the UNESCO Seminar on ‘Reinforcing Regional Cooperation to Promote Freedom of Expression and the Rule of Law in Asia through Ending Impunity for Crimes Against the Journalists’ held this morning (4th Dec.) at Taj Samudra, Colombo. Pointing out that many journalists were attacked murdered, and harassed during the previous regime, the Prime Minister assured that there is no place for such crimes in the present democracy. “We welcome the UN Plan of Action process to protect the safety of journalists and we continue to strengthen th...

16Nov

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UNP Working Committee suggests measures to expedite court cases

The Working Committee of the Ruling United National Party (UNP) has proposed several measures to expedite the court cases and bring justice to the affected people. The Working Committee pointed out that under the current justice system, the average period for examining one case takes about 10 years, and another 7 years are needed for two appeals. The UNP Working Committee, stressing that it is a timely need to minimize the time taken to finish a court case, has suggested several measures, at the Working Committee meeting at the UNP headquarters, Sirikotha yesterday. Accordingly the Working Committee has approved the following; 1. Appointing three judges for every anti-corruption high court 2. Paving way to submit appeals against high court rulings directly to the Supreme Court...