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Arrests of intelligence officers risks national security: Rathana Thera

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Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera today expressed his displeasure at the recent arrests of the military intelligence personnel.

He told a media conference that these arrests had jeopardised national security.

Navy Intelligence Officer Dhammika Anil Mapa, Lieutenant Commander Sumith Ranasinghe and solider Udaya Thushara were arrested recently.

“When I questioned several Police officers, they said the arrests were made because of pressure from foreign countries regarding Human Rights violations. But President Maithripala Sirisena expressed his views to the country clearly and said he would not allow military intelligence personnel to be arrested in an arbitrary manner. If there is a report of wrongdoing by military intelligence personnel, action must be taken after a proper investigation,” the Thera said.

He said the Prime Minister had idea about the consequences of arresting military intelligence personnel. "Questions have arisen among people as to who is responsible for the arrests, if the President or the Premier were not aware of it,” the Thera said. “This is not the way to investigate matters connected to military intelligence personnel.” (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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  • Park Wednesday, 08 March 2017 06:29 AM

    He calls himself a Buddhist Monk but he wants the killers protected! What sort of a Monk is he. He should be chased away from the Parliament and from the Sasana.

    nimal Wednesday, 08 March 2017 06:39 AM

    These are murderers acting on orders from the filth.

    dushan Wednesday, 08 March 2017 06:54 AM

    Law should be equal to everyone

    Ganesh Wednesday, 08 March 2017 07:05 AM

    What do you mean military can violate the law of a country and enter into arbitrarily murderous activities ? When they are arrested by detectives for further actions President must stop .What are you talking ,you better preach the religion for the people if you know Buddhism properly .

    Kadupol Jothywansa Wednesday, 08 March 2017 10:06 AM

    This thera has no right to dictate terms to our Govt as they know how to rule our nation.

    Pannie Gamampilla Wednesday, 08 March 2017 10:10 AM

    Gamampilla, Weerawansa

    Bubbe Banda Wednesday, 08 March 2017 01:00 PM

    You mean to say - both are robbers and cheaters and may the curse come upon them.


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