Ministers making a mockery of the law: MR

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Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa today claimed that it was a mockery of the law for the ministers to have predicted Namal Rajapaksa's arrest by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) 24 hours before the arrest.

Mr. Rajapaksa told journalist that his son Namal had been arrested by the FCID even without a proper complaint and an aggrieved party.

“This is an era in which my son has been labelled as a suspect and made an accused despite there being no complaint and an aggrieved party. Even though the Government is in a political witch-hunt, none of the opposition politicians would run away from politics. These incidents only motivate us even more,” he added.

Meanwhile, he said there were many groups all over the world who approve this Government's actions.
“They approve whatever this Government does including that of attacking the Rajapaksas,” he added.

Mr. Rajapaksa said this Government could be toppled like what had previously happened to even more powerful governments. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)

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Comments - 12

Mason Wednesday, 13 July 2016 07:24 PM

Better mockery of law than there being no law as it was during your period. People have not forgotten how General SF was "arrested", and how former CJ was "removed"

C.K.Lankaputhra. Wednesday, 13 July 2016 07:42 PM

In actual fact, We were worried why the arrest was delayed so long. We knew that it was imminent

Tikiri Wednesday, 13 July 2016 07:51 PM

This govt must ensure there's transparency and impartiality in all their dealings. Otherwise it will lose respect from the public.

Mevan Wednesday, 13 July 2016 08:26 PM

If you were such a genuine and patriotic leader explain how all the cricket commentaries of important matches were given ONLY to the CSN channel (private channel) depriving Eye channel (state owned) of income from advertising.

vajja Wednesday, 13 July 2016 08:52 PM

There is no respect already. Thieves or any other criminal should be punished. But not this way. Any person who has little knowledge in law would tell how far these arrests are based on true evidences.

ananda Wednesday, 13 July 2016 08:56 PM

We were actually worried about the unusual delays of arresting the mega fraudsters. Now seems things are moving. via DM Android App

panduka Wednesday, 13 July 2016 08:59 PM

Let the courts and police do their job rather than making a big noise your sons ' are in trouble because of you and your brothers we wait for the outcome don't panic and create unnecessary panic.

renu Wednesday, 13 July 2016 09:26 PM

Not only the Minister knew the outcome of the fraudulent act when it was investigated the whole country knew about it . People were also awaiting for that day , so don't act ignorant of the affairs of your sons for god sake. There will be more Rajapakses taken in soon

S B Lokuge Thursday, 14 July 2016 04:06 AM

Those who accused Mahinda for unproved crimes now enjoy even more crimes by this puppet government. Enjoy while you can, soon this will come to an end.

usuf Thursday, 14 July 2016 12:39 PM

Pls dont make a mockery of ur self via DM Android App

Riz Thursday, 14 July 2016 03:20 PM

Country is facing big problem becoz of u and ur family. Pls keep away from politics . Let people to live peacefully.

kk Thursday, 14 July 2016 07:30 PM

i was NOT via DM Android App

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