Recent arrests: What do you think?

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Yahapalanaya government came to power with the slogan to arrest those involved in corruption, thuggery and murder and there was a public outcry when no one seemed to be arrested or charged for a considerable period. Now that a series of arrests were done in the name of Yahapalanaya what does the citizen have to say?

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Comments - 28

Yhapatha Friday, 05 February 2016 12:08 PM

Justice should not only be done but appear to be done.In this oase it appears to be done.Well done Yahapalanaya

Sajjad Friday, 12 February 2016 05:56 PM

It is really good to see something better than what we saw in Mahinda Chintana. But the saddest part is that, nowadays these legal actions are widened and fingered only among major crimes. In my point of view, both major and minor are very important. Why not a pack of minor is equal to a major? I dont see any changes in little activities I see in my day to day life all my way from Mahinda Chinthana to Yahapalanaya today. As a loving citizen of mother Srilanka, all what I want is to give each and every individual a liitle fear before involving in any illegal activities. Sharing one from my list, I still see thugs who takes laws into their own hands uttering the brown uniforms are theirs. Correction of these types of rascals are very important to uplift the status of our country. Who is going to do this? And when? Or is it a rule to carry this shame from one to another government?

Katie Friday, 12 February 2016 09:20 AM

A very Good step - finally the corrupt are brought to book through the PROPER CHANNELS. Many more to come, citizens should be patient because the law cannot be taken over by citizens instead let the authorities go through proper investigation as done until now. Finally something good is coming out of all the investigations. Many more even in the present government will be exposed, so dear citizens have patience because all those guilty of corruption, fraud, money laundering, murder etc will be brought to book.

Premalal Friday, 12 February 2016 07:46 AM

And tried to get into the national cricket team.

arsg1945 Wednesday, 10 February 2016 03:51 PM

No wrong doer should be spared, They have to suffer the consequences, for their acts and law has to take its own path without any influence , Justice has to prevail in this country, we need to help to restore it to the right place

Joe rajah Wednesday, 10 February 2016 02:37 PM

There should be public execution for crime commuted poorest of the poor

Gobba Wednesday, 10 February 2016 12:54 PM

Investigate the special treatment that is said to have been meted out to Gnanasara in the Prison hospital with above of 100 people visiting him each day including the Prison Commissioner General! Is this what the Yahapalanaya calls Law and Order?

Gobba Wednesday, 10 February 2016 12:52 PM

Arrest and Jail. No Bail, No Prison Hospital No Special Rules and Privileges.

Perumal Wednesday, 10 February 2016 11:02 AM

The Buddhist monks wearing saffron robes are held in the highest respect by all Sri Lankan's, because it is believed that they follow the noble path to Nibbana and advise the laymen to conduct their affairs according to Buddhist tenets. But however, some monks misuse and abuse the respect given to them because of their saffron robes. If the leaders in the Buddhist Order are unable to discipline them , then the they should be disciplined according to the law of the country.

usoof Tuesday, 09 February 2016 11:00 AM

it is merely deterrent . Good for future

jolly bird Friday, 05 February 2016 07:39 PM

RECENT ARREST WILL DEFINITELY REVEAL THE DARK SIDE OF THE PREVIOUS REGIME. IT WILL ALSO SEND SHOCK WAVES TO THE NATION .THANKS TO YAHAPALANA. via DM Android App

paths Friday, 05 February 2016 03:54 PM

Those arested for bribery

Siraj Cader Friday, 05 February 2016 02:20 PM

Justice should be meted out to those guilty. No preferential treatment to be given to anyone., Irrespective of who they were and what they were, really does not matter as they together have committed crime. No ordinary citizen will be pardoned set free if found guilty of the same charge. Hence they should be given the punishment they deserve. NO ONE is above the law.

Mason Friday, 05 February 2016 12:58 PM

They all will be released, and never be punished. This is just to hoodwink the people.

HARI Thursday, 04 February 2016 03:29 PM

law should be equal to all citizens

Perin Friday, 05 February 2016 09:13 AM

LAW IS BLIND AND SHOULD BE APPLIED TO ALL IRRESPECTIVE OF CONNECTIONS.

Ryan Friday, 05 February 2016 09:01 AM

one law for A, another law for B, A money laundering bad, B money laundering good

azath Friday, 05 February 2016 08:41 AM

Culprit should be punished if proven with whatever the existing law irrespective of his or her alienation to any color, cast, race or party. arrests and detension are precursors, if illegal should be challanged in the court of law. I think so far arrests appear to be in line with reasoable doubt.

Lokka Thursday, 04 February 2016 07:08 PM

Arrest is an act of the executive. Detention, on the other hand, is a judicial act. If the arrest was illegal the judiciary must intervene to protect the rights of the aggrieved party. Also, arrest and detention only mean that there is a reasonable suspicion against the arrested person. Whether the person is guilty of an offense needs to be proved beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law on the basis of credible evidence. Until this is done the suspected must be presumed to be innocent.

Law Thursday, 04 February 2016 07:06 PM

Favoured also get help in examination halls

Ranil Wijeyesekera Thursday, 04 February 2016 06:35 PM

Money is used for party politics now. The favored go on scholarship. These incidents must be stoped happening at present first.

common people Thursday, 04 February 2016 05:43 PM

Arrest for any offence is LEGAL, FAIR,

Wewala Thursday, 04 February 2016 05:18 PM

I am struggling to understand, Political Revenge or punishment for crimes. Most defeated candidates and accused of corruption are in the cabinet.

Zaffreen Thursday, 04 February 2016 05:15 PM

It is a good move towards reconciliation and long live the present government

TRUE MAN Thursday, 04 February 2016 05:15 PM

ARRESTING IS NOT DONE WITHOUT ANY INVESTIGATIONS OR INQUIRES SO ITS LEGAL . ITS GOT LATE BECAUSE OF THOROUGH INQUIRES. AT LAST THE VOTERS ARE GLAD FIND OUT THEIR WISH GOT MATERIALISE D. via DM Android App

Prem Thursday, 04 February 2016 04:35 PM

I appreciate government move to arrest those who is suspected for any kind of crime .

Vin Thursday, 04 February 2016 03:55 PM

arresting to suspects with evidence is correct and good

sewandi Thursday, 04 February 2016 03:38 PM

Recent arrests are I BELIEVE GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY.

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