Investigate abduction of colleagues in North: Dissidents

11 December 2011 08:23 am - 0 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Stating that they are receiving phone calls saying its organiser in Jaffna, Lalith Kumara Weeraraj who was abducted along with another member on Saturday had been killed, the Movement for People’s Struggle an organisation formed by the JVP dissidents called for a proper investigation to determine what had become of the victims.

Movement for People’s Struggle Convener Chamira Koswatte told a news conference today that they have been receiving phone calls informing them that Lalith Kumar had been killed but said the movement is yet to determine the victim’s whereabouts. “We don’t believe this information received through the phone but it is clear that his life is danger,” he said.

Mr. Koswatte said it is the responsibility of the government to determine what had become of him and Kugan Muruganathan who were abducted on Saturday.

He said Lalith Kumar’s father had received a phone call from an unidentified person asking him to get his son to stop his political activities in the north. The caller had actually told Kumar’s father that they will eliminate Lalith from politics if he (his father) does not stop him from engaging in politics.

Mr. Koswatte said the victim had received death threats asking him not to engage in politics in the North. He said the government officers in the area had also asked him not to engage in politics. Mr. Koswatte recalled that he was arrested once and was released. He said the victim was firmly told not to engage in politics by those who arrested him.

He ruled out the involvement of the JVP stating that they have no political power in the North to carry out such an activity in the North. Besides he said the JVP does not have such desires by any means to engage in such an act.

The Movement for People’s Struggle said they would take to the streets shortly calling for the release of the victims. Complaints have been logged with the Jaffna Police Station while Kugan’s wife had lodged a complaint with the Achuweli Police Station. (Yohan Perera)

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 - 0

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.

Investigate abduction of colleagues in North: Dissidents

Comments - 0

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

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

New Visa procedure implemented

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

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

Debt Restructuring Talks: Bondholders Fear Regime Change Impact

Don’t be deceived by NPP and Cardinal Ranjith: UNP

Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

Plans afoot to obtain “Blue Flag Beaches” certification for SL beaches

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