Mervyns' remarks under investigation: Police

25 March 2012 01:36 pm - 49 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The Police said that contents of the statement made by Minister of Public Relations Mervyn Silva are being investigated.The controversial Minister earlier this week threatened to “tear the limbs of journalists’ who he termed as traitors. He also specifically stated that he was responsible in “chasing away journalist PoddalaJayanatha out of the country”

Speaking to the Daily Mirror Police spokesman AjithRohana said that the comments are being investigated by the Police. “There are four diverse factors that have to be investigated when a statement of this nature is made as the motive of the statement is unclear” he said.

The four factors as detailed by the Police in verifying statements of this nature, are to check if the person making the statement is mentally unstable, or was the statement made due to the fact that he in fact committed the act, or was the statement made to save another person, or to gain publicity by making such remarks.

The Police spokesman further said that the journalist that Minister Silva referred to was assaulted in Athurugiriya a few years ago. “ The Journalist was assaulted a few years ago in Athurugiriya, we have to collect facts with regard to the assault and this is being done” he said.

The Spokesman also said that there was no request to investigate the remarks made by the Minister. “We were not told to investigate this statement but the Police as initiate an investigation by itself on the contents of the statement” he said. (By Supun Dias and Hafeel Farisz)

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 - 49

MOHAMED ASFAR Monday, 26 March 2012 09:12 AM

dear president, can't you do anything to stop him ?

Kalani Raja Monday, 26 March 2012 02:57 AM

Mr Ajith Rohana, Dr Vermin has said that he would break the limbs of some journalists. Which part is unclear to you?

Ramzeel Monday, 26 March 2012 04:33 AM

Maluwa nahinne kata hindha

Amila. G Monday, 26 March 2012 05:20 AM

Mr. President ,You have to take the blame for keeping such people in your party or in the government.

Don Udawatte Monday, 26 March 2012 05:39 AM

This nsme stupid idiot even said once that he was responsible for Lasantha Wickramathunga killing. What did the Police do ?
Bloody crazy police and law order in Sri Lanka.
Mervin has enough offences to get arrested and punished. Nothing will happen

Labby Monday, 26 March 2012 05:56 AM

The things that took place on polling day in Nawalapitiya were also investigated. Oh just forget it, Mervyn Silva's antics at the Rupavahini Corporation were investigated too, and the findings was that the staff of Rupavahini were guilty.

Surain Monday, 26 March 2012 05:55 AM

where is the law working in Sri Lanka ? is there president selected by the people in that country to look in to these seriously? NO POLICE in Sri Lanka is another mouthpeace of poilitisians

Kamalanath Monday, 26 March 2012 06:41 AM

Please consult a doctor regarding your mental status.

Concerned Monday, 26 March 2012 06:26 AM

Exactly. MS has again proven to be possitive with Foot in Mouth and again, investigations would happen without action.

cassim Monday, 26 March 2012 06:47 AM

Naduth Haamuduruwange Baduth Haaamuduruwange,

RUWAN Monday, 26 March 2012 07:10 AM

GOVERMENT IMAGE AND REPUTATION TARNISH .President should take any disiplinary action against such caractors.Otherwise this goverment will lose very soon because of this comedy thug.

Renu Monday, 26 March 2012 07:50 AM

UNHCR must take up this matter seriously, and the police must press charges as he made this statement on publicly . He should go to the cooler

chandrakumar Monday, 26 March 2012 07:51 AM

Investigate Mervin Silva thoroughly. Minister or not he should come under the normal law of the land if there is one.

RanjithT Monday, 26 March 2012 01:45 AM

JOKE FO THE YEAR!!!!!!

shantha madawela Monday, 26 March 2012 11:11 AM

not police put army to investigation......

Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 26 March 2012 11:23 AM

Yet, another case of "Catch me if you can" to the Police.

ravi Monday, 26 March 2012 11:13 AM

Hora police

chanda Monday, 26 March 2012 11:32 AM

Honda wade apita.....ballanta chande dunnata

Pon Kulendiren Monday, 26 March 2012 12:15 PM

It is a disgrace for the GOSL to have him as a minister. Rajapakse should sack him. Police is protecting the Kudu King of Kelaniya

Lanka Lion- Sydney Monday, 26 March 2012 12:10 PM

Hope this is not another eyewash. If he is found mentally unstable he should be stripped of his ministereal post and sent to Angoda for rehabilitation.

D.E.M. Ocracy Monday, 26 March 2012 12:47 PM

the thug of the President. A past servant in the Prime MInisters residence. What do expect. Third grade paiah

Amuda Sima Monday, 26 March 2012 12:42 PM

You are right mate. This stupid durachariya Mrevyn should sack. He is bringing nothing but bad name to Sri Lanka

RAM Monday, 26 March 2012 01:06 PM

DONT SACK HIM.HE IS BEST FOR COUNTRY
HE IS REAL MENTAL

Ravi Monday, 26 March 2012 03:07 PM

That is what our police do!

Modaya Monday, 26 March 2012 03:06 PM

Long live Mahinda Chindana

citizen1 Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:19 PM

haha everyone knows this for show. Mervin is the king's pet poodle. Can bark a he pleases.

Jf kamilabagem Sunday, 25 March 2012 04:16 PM

You know what is 'eye wash'????? Kamila bagem jf

Sarath Fernando Sunday, 25 March 2012 04:34 PM

Gona, Buruwa, MeeHaraka kapang piduru

KN Sunday, 25 March 2012 04:26 PM

I am sure its going to another 'investigation', like in the past. Why the police department wants to waste the public money on this investigation and then give conclusions to fool us?

grumpy Sunday, 25 March 2012 04:41 PM

It is heartening to know that the Police initiated an investigation. However the credibility of it is in question. Is it an attempt to save face due to UN resolution?

Tony Haniffa Sunday, 25 March 2012 05:02 PM

Thugs politic

puresrilankan Sunday, 25 March 2012 05:10 PM

everyone says stuff about his comments but the president stays silent ar all times... hmmm

Lanka Muslim, UK Sunday, 25 March 2012 09:37 PM

Is the inquiry on Mervyn's Kelaniya offences completed?

Antony Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:27 PM

Sri Lanka Police can fool some people for some time but the truth is revealed by the UNHcR motion .
5 Star General to 3 Years.
King Dutugemunu Scot free. Please weigh our 5 Star Democracy. Tonto.

gajan99 Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:01 PM

Doctor Mervin is not a drug dealer as you think and as you say, he is a gentleman with a heart.

Podi Hamaduruwo Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:18 PM

We know the outcome of the investigation!

sena Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:36 PM

with "patriots" like this who needs enemies

FT Sunday, 25 March 2012 04:19 PM

LOL whom r they trying to fool? I guess the vote in Geneva is working he he he,

Gemunu Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:59 PM

What is happening to the Kelaniya probe??

ila Sunday, 25 March 2012 11:00 PM

there is no need to investigate since he acknowledges what he said.

kumar Sunday, 25 March 2012 11:56 PM

Better to first investigate all the wrong doings he has done before this than trying to fool the public with similar statements. Isnt he well protected by the government for who is the beneficiary for all is crimes?

harry Sunday, 25 March 2012 11:38 PM

Minister is only acting- Rangapama!!!!!

Von Hagt Monday, 26 March 2012 12:47 AM

Wise man always carm,when the time comes SIR MRP will do the right thing......

Gunadasa Kapuge Monday, 26 March 2012 12:47 AM

A waste of time.

Police dog Monday, 26 March 2012 12:50 AM

This police man needs the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to investgate this Mystery..

Rishard Monday, 26 March 2012 01:24 AM

One of the four conditions the Police mention is " to check if the person making the statement is mentally unstable". The Polie might dismiss the case of this ground.

Lanka Monday, 26 March 2012 01:20 AM

An investigation that does not mean anything.

Ruhunu Kolla Monday, 26 March 2012 01:22 AM

Yes, your first statement is correct, that is this man is MENTALLY UNSTABLE, most of Sri Lankas understand it, but poor Mahinda cannot, some thinge fishy, is not it?

C.K. Lankaputhra Monday, 26 March 2012 01:59 AM

The police which has not yet investigated the complaints of the Kelaniya PS chairman against Mervin is going to investigate Mervin's recent utterance. Police joke?

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.

Mervyns' remarks under investigation: Police

Comments - 49

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

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

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

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

23 year old youth ends up having his testicles removed

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

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