Failing to smother racial tensions: Govt. must take responsibility: Sagala

25 May 2017 06:06 am - 7 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake said yesterday the police and the government should take the responsibility for the recent incidents of inciting religious and racial disharmony because of their failure to take action against those involved in such incidents at the proper time.

He told Parliament that the situation had arisen because of the failure to take prompt action against the culprits who incited religious and racial disharmony irrespective of their status.

Responding to a question asked by JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the minister said investigations were in progress to look into the incidents with regard to these incidents including the attacks on mosques.

He said he would inform Parliament in a few days about the progress made in the investigations. (Ajith Siriwardana)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 7

bandara Thursday, 25 May 2017 05:53 AM

why the govt is not taking any action to arrest the culprits only remedy is to deploy foreign forces. sri lankan forces also culprits very soon it will happen. via DM Android App

nick Thursday, 25 May 2017 06:39 AM

this is not good enoughu blame the police police blame the politician just passing the ball while letting country ruin via DM Android App

AjithZ Thursday, 25 May 2017 07:17 AM

You are spot on minister. This government is too slow in taking action at times. Freedom and democracy is one thing. Controlling extreme elements is another. Hope for prompt action in future.

ANTON Thursday, 25 May 2017 07:21 AM

"YOU WILL NOT BE PUNISHED FOR YOUR ANGER, YOU WILL BE PUNISHED BY YOUR ANGER" .... PEOPLE WILL NEVER BEHAVE LIKE ANIMALS, IF ANY SINHALA BUDDHIST KNOWS WHO SAID THIS.

sobers Thursday, 25 May 2017 07:24 AM

It is a shame that so many sacrificed their lives during war to bring peace, now radical political parties want another Black July 1983. It is the services and innocent public who have to face the consequences not the disgraceful politicians who enjoy lifestyle from public money. If the culprits are not punished, we would end up again like the disastrous post 2009 period.

sam Thursday, 25 May 2017 09:42 AM

Do what you preach before its too late. This government made a mistake by labeling them as yahapalanaya. Throw it and take appropriate action without further delay whoever it is should be punished. Show your guts via DM iOS App

rass Thursday, 25 May 2017 10:37 AM

now where you stand Sagala in Government or at police. Or no where via DM Android App

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Failing to smother racial tensions: Govt. must take responsibility: Sagala

Comments - 7

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

April 15 declared a government holiday

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

23 year old youth ends up having his testicles removed

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Wild elephants pull down 16 telephone poles

Middleman arrested for price gouging at Kalutara eatery

Bondholders’ agreement delay won’t hinder IMF third tranche payout: Dr. Coomaraswamy

Party leaders to shoot down MPs request for concessionary duty free vehicle permits

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings