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CID withdraws summons on BBC journo, expresses regret

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BBC journalist Azzam Ameen, who had been asked to report to the Cyber Crimes Unit of the CID this morning (10) over a tweet, said the Police asked him not to visit the CID.

“I was informed by the Police via phone and through a letter this morning that it was not necessary for me to visit the CID. They regretted any inconvenience caused,” Mr. Ameen tweeted yesterday morning adding that “I am grateful to those who expressed their support to me in many ways on this issue.”

Earlier, it was reported that  Mr. Ameen was summoned over a tweet made by the President’s Media Division’s (PMD) twitter handle in response to one of the tweets made by President Maithripala Sirisena’s official twitter account.


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  • Sunil Thursday, 10 May 2018 04:03 PM

    This is scientific yahapalanaya at its best.

    Dutchy Thursday, 10 May 2018 04:05 PM

    BBC journo's weapon is the pen. Govt seems to have got scared of his pen

    southpaw Thursday, 10 May 2018 05:36 PM

    The last journalist who also had a strong pen, Lasantha was murdered in cold blood by you know whom ...

    Sara Thursday, 10 May 2018 04:43 PM

    The most idiotic police in the UNIVERSE.

    Freedom RTI Thursday, 10 May 2018 04:53 PM

    Listen to the below link you will know why this reporter summoned by CID. Who’s order.https://youtu.be/UUFebHHQGVM

    Dinesh Thursday, 10 May 2018 04:59 PM

    Atleast he's alive and not dead.. Think people

    Amila Thursday, 10 May 2018 05:08 PM

    He is a good guy.

    Ceylon Thursday, 10 May 2018 05:39 PM

    This jurnalist is known for his honesty,bravery for fJurnalism and offer the public truth.

    Ceylon Thursday, 10 May 2018 05:41 PM

    Jurnalists are enemies of corrupt leaders.srilanka hs no exception.

    Dee Thursday, 10 May 2018 05:49 PM

    Be happy that you got a letter or a phone call. 4 years back there would have been a white van at your doorstep to pass on the 'message' to you.

    nihal Thursday, 10 May 2018 06:35 PM

    our journalist can learn a lot from this guy. He is more to the point.

    will Thursday, 10 May 2018 06:47 PM

    You are lucky,as the local rep. for powerful BBC, so last stage they were careful not to touch you,but design is clear, they won't tolerate criticism,if a simple simon he would have to face cruel police brutalities, every one be careful, basic human right

    Empulz Thursday, 10 May 2018 06:50 PM

    This is the strength of this government, allowing the institutions to make mistakes and then helping the correct as well, and he was sent a letter regret. I say its a step forward in this Yahapalana government

    Lankan Friday, 11 May 2018 09:24 AM

    Sri Lanka needs more ans more Ameen's caliber !, Sri lankan politics has gone to dog.


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