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President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered the IGP to launch an immediate investigation into the shooting of Sunday Leader journalist Faraz Shaukarally, Presidential Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake said.

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  • Chams Saturday, 16 February 2013 11:16 AM

    Result of the investigation: Faraz shot himself and died on the spot.

    Cobra Saturday, 16 February 2013 01:57 PM

    He really doesn't know what his left hand is doing?

    gong haraka Saturday, 16 February 2013 01:52 PM

    as how probed Wijedasa Rajapaksha's probe please police do how it happend last time at wijedasa R 's home pls pls

    AMT Saturday, 16 February 2013 01:54 PM

    Ha Ha Ha he orders..........??

    Cobra Saturday, 16 February 2013 01:52 PM

    His standard response. A probe that will go nowhere!!!

    Mr Retort Saturday, 16 February 2013 01:52 PM

    Do it in the same style as Lasantha's. bullshit

    janaka Saturday, 16 February 2013 01:33 PM

    Well Said Rajaraja only if President order the investigation will take place otherwise nothing. This is what you call One Man Show and sometime behind this investigation. They will arrest an innocent guy ant then after some days they will let him go and close the matter.

    raa one Saturday, 16 February 2013 12:00 AM

    I think we all Sri Lanka will get mad very soon. via DM Android App

    rajaraja Saturday, 16 February 2013 11:54 AM

    is this mean, if president doesn't order no investigation will be done

    janaka Saturday, 16 February 2013 02:39 PM

    Why the President has to order to investigate ???? Something Fishy ?????? Why can't the police investigate. I can see from President's Face he is guilty.

    nimpere Saturday, 16 February 2013 11:00 AM

    There had been " Immediate investigation" to number of similar incidents , but....outcome of the investigation was negative...Citizens of this country have no faith in this "Investigations"

    Jagath Leanage Saturday, 16 February 2013 10:38 AM

    mmmmmm......Ordering immediate probe means something fishy.

    firefox Saturday, 16 February 2013 10:32 AM

    Every things done on Al Capone's orders!
    What a country!!!

    Cobbler Saturday, 16 February 2013 08:57 AM

    Anybet there will be no arrests. A drug addict may be arrested.

    krish Saturday, 16 February 2013 08:36 AM

    naduth haamaduruwange , baduth haamaduruwange .....................................ha ha ha........

    RamUk Saturday, 16 February 2013 08:40 AM

    If there is a murder or a coconut theft MR has to check is this called executive powers no wonder he get rid of C J what a country 1 king for fools

    Mihin Drama Saturday, 16 February 2013 08:37 AM

    This is called Mihin Darama....UN should teach a lesson to these thuggery rulers..

    VEDDAH Tuesday, 26 February 2013 04:28 AM

    AL CAPONE IS A KID WHEN COMPARED TO OUR BOSS

    JAYASIRI Monday, 18 February 2013 03:06 AM

    this is work of SUNDAY LEADER BY THEM SELF.

    raj Sunday, 17 February 2013 05:56 PM

    it means what happened to Lasantha's murder case will happen to this case too

    Ravi Sunday, 17 February 2013 05:31 PM

    There's one official Govt. and many taliban governments that are been sheltered by this official govt. It's time for UN to invade Sri Lanka.

    Fernando Sunday, 17 February 2013 11:49 AM

    instead of all these talks and complains here, we (public) should find a solution for the crimes including the news papers, we should request the law and order published in the news paper, like in the other countries, it will keep the public aware the status of the investigation and out come of the cases. Where public can question the responsible authorities in a press meeting. For an example like Rizana's case+8 coconut 12 year old case...which is a very good initiative by the media , where political pressure were on authorities and some positive results may come out.

    tito Sunday, 17 February 2013 12:00 AM

    I thought an immediate probe to any attempted murder was automatic. .. is it more thorough if the President orders it? Has this expedited the arrest of suspects before? via DM Android App

    sweetend Sunday, 17 February 2013 10:04 AM

    Of course they do! or stand in line for a transfer etc.

    Gabo Singho Saturday, 16 February 2013 08:08 AM

    How about a 'probe' to find out who murdered Lasantha Wickrematunga in broad daylight?

    Ravi Sunday, 17 February 2013 06:56 AM

    Asking astrology from Thiefs mother. Horage ammagen pena ahanava vagei.

    Lobo Sunday, 17 February 2013 06:00 AM

    Ram, your insult exposes your lack of class, intelligence and absence of a good up-bringing.

    John Eldo Perera Sunday, 17 February 2013 02:38 AM

    parliamentary select committee good, because decision will be very very very fast.

    Nodrog Sunday, 17 February 2013 02:11 AM

    yes yes...he also got rid of the 'invincible' prabha no? Does it still hurt? Please go back to your job at the petrol-station.

    akashi Sunday, 17 February 2013 12:00 AM

    verdict of probe....the journalist confessed to shooting himself via DM Android App

    Russel Saturday, 16 February 2013 04:05 PM

    i dont think so government involve for this case , becouse of they have enough problems to answer in Gineva,

    F Saturday, 16 February 2013 12:00 AM

    Appoint a Parliamentary committee via DM Android App

    Rohan1 Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:23 AM

    WOW :)

    Does anyone have a list of Probes that the Chinthana Group had promised and conducted.

    Thomas Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:00 AM

    Set a Thief to Catch a Thief, thats the story

    dutugemunu1 Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:52 AM

    .How many times he has ordered this type of immediate inquiries without any result.There is no opposition in the country at least to remind the number of probes ordered by president without success.

    Coconut Donkey Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:37 AM

    With all that is happening, it is simply unconscionable for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Sri Lanka!

    Lobo Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:37 AM

    Does it mean nothing will be done by the authorities unless the president orders a probe? This issue also will be put in the 'file and forget' file.

    Anver Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:27 AM

    Good, like in :Lasantha's case!

    Lalindra Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:21 AM

    Like many of those other probes ordered immediately, this too will end up forgotten with the space of time.

    lalitha Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:20 AM

    theyll arrest a drug addict, say its personal dispute n case closed

    SL_EXPAT Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:19 AM

    So far how many cases you have ordered to probe and how many you have taken action against the culprits.. this is end of another story....

    Ajith Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:01 AM

    No wonder we are now been cornered by the commonwealth.
    Shame!!!!

    weha Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:18 AM

    Aiyoo why worry? i think he shot himself. besides you guys couldnt catch LWs killers until now.

    Issa Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:18 AM

    Although many a time the President has ordered the IGP/Police to carry out immediate investigations in respect of assassinations/assaults on Journalist, it appears that the IGP/Police have never carried out the Presidents Order.

    Kodithuwakkuarachchi Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:21 AM

    Condemnation? .

    Something better than nothing.

    poosa Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:17 AM

    Thank you. That reminds me...what happened to the probe on the murder of Lasantha Wickramatunga?

    PRASANNAJIT Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:13 AM

    Does the Police has to wait till the President orders them to investigate?

    Political circus Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:11 AM

    Police probe?. Eyewash nothing will happen. No one will be caught like all the other probes against Journalists.who are the victims. Better run away from this country like Fredrica and save your life.

    Mason Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:04 AM

    Many an immediate probe have been ordered, but nothing has come to light. Just a white-wash. No serious intention of maintaining law and order.

    siva Saturday, 16 February 2013 12:00 AM

    hand over the investigation to the same person who is handling Lasanthas murder!!@ via DM Android App

    Maha Rajanani Saturday, 16 February 2013 08:01 AM

    Enough is enough, some still say SL has free media.

    power Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:49 AM

    JUP,UNP,TNA and LTTE killed hundreds of journalist last 30 years of period.Probe this killing also.

    DN Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:50 AM

    Yes..fully agree with you. I will give another assurance. Like in the past the report of this investigation will never come out.

    saif Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:45 AM

    once again, a shooting and order from the president to prob IMMEDIATELY and things will be forgotten......fed up!!!!

    Dinesh Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:38 AM

    Personnel dispute or land dispute.....case closed nobody is arrested.

    Besides....we should all be journalist so that if we get beaten or shot at the case is immediately investigated....LoL

    weera Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:33 AM

    Another journalist narrowly escaped in Fools Paradise!

    SureshP Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:31 AM

    To me it seems like a secret code which means "don't do anything"

    Mahela Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:27 AM

    Another Merry go round show. Next Kangetta will break the Central Bank safety box.

    Labby Saturday, 16 February 2013 04:58 AM

    Haven't we seen this eyewash many times before ?

    pooooojapakse Saturday, 16 February 2013 07:06 AM

    Immediate investigation????? how about all pending once, all to be forget ????????

    Abidharma Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:45 AM

    Why not elect a parliamentary select committee to probe into the shooting.

    Minister Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:39 AM

    Ha ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

    tony Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:26 AM

    IG has too much to handle. MR gives him all incidents to probe and finally no outcome

    Namal Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:21 AM

    haaah -another cover-up!

    kandykolla Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:14 AM

    Our police waiting till the order comes from the head of state !! Police guys are good in arresting prostitutes, viewing porn, coconut stealing children etc..........

    PRASANNAJIT Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:11 AM

    It was Kangetta.


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