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Cabinet spokesman, Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne today said who ever spoke to IGP Pujitha Jayasunadara during the press conference in Ratnapura on November 30 was not to influence him to arrest or not to arrest any individual but only to know about the position of the said case.

Responding to a barrage of questions from journalists at the weekly Cabinet news briefing in Parliament, Minister Senaratne said no one could suggest that the so-called ‘Sir’ was in a move to influence Mr. Jayasundara to do something or not to do it.

“If you closely go through what transpired during the conversation, it was very clear that Mr. Jayasundara was explaining to the ‘Sir’ about an ongoing inquiry against a ’Nilame’. He did not say whether he was to arrest or not. The ‘Sir’ also did not apparently asked Mr. Jayasundara to take action to arrest the ‘Nilame’ or not. I think, the media blew this incident out of proportion and it became a big topic in the media and in political circle,” Minister Senaratne stressed.

However, when asked by a journalist whether it could be Law and Order and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka, Minister Senaratne said 'it could be'. (Sandun A.Jayasekera)

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  • Ram Thursday, 08 December 2016 02:24 AM

    Should we have a person who lacks intelligence as our IGP? He clearly knew that everything was being videoed and recorded but chose to answer the call to show his importance.

    Graham Thursday, 08 December 2016 08:48 AM

    Sir wants IG to dance to his tune

    Desmond Jeromme Thursday, 08 December 2016 08:54 AM

    Our IGP is a honest and straight forward person, I know that. These rotten Joint Opposition guys including Weerawansa are trying to gain some support using him as an instrument.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Thursday, 08 December 2016 08:57 AM

    IGP, first of all arrest Weerawansa, Aluthgamage

    BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 08 December 2016 09:10 AM

    If you can find one Sri Lankan policemen who is not corrupt, I will cut my nose. This is my own experience with many thousands who I have encountered.

    Brindley Thursday, 08 December 2016 06:32 PM

    The Defense Ministry should go back to the old system of appointing an IGP from civil servants.

    usuf Friday, 09 December 2016 08:12 AM

    IGP seems to be suffering from Balagiridosha. Needs kattadiyas to cure via DM Android App


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