Forcing a Principal to kneel: President directs IGP to probe

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President Maithripala Sirisena had directed IGP Pujith Jayasundera to hold an inquiry into incident in which Uva Province Chief Minister was accused of forcing a lady Principal to kneel in front of him, officials said.

The President had instructed the IGP to take necessary legal action into the incident based on investigations.

Meanwhile, the Police said the Badulla Police had commenced an investigation into the incident after the Principal had lodged a complaint.

Uva Province Chief Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said that he would step down from the Post of Provincial Education Minister until the investigation was complete.

Meanwhile, the President also directed Provincial Governor to take over the duties of the Provincial Education Ministry.

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Comments - 27

Saman Sunday, 21 January 2018 02:11 PM

Yes..sir... ok.. sir ... I will do it sir.. Don't worry sir..

Sincere Sunday, 21 January 2018 09:12 PM

No sir, he will not be arrested sir. Ok jolly good sir.

klaus Sunday, 21 January 2018 02:28 PM

unlike MR you've some notion Mr.president .

Mevan Sunday, 21 January 2018 02:48 PM

Well done Mr President. Mr. Jayasundara good opportunity for govt. officials to show that they will not cower down to political thugs of this country.

Nuvan Sunday, 21 January 2018 02:53 PM

This is the difference between present 'YAHAPALANAYA' and previous 'YAMAPALANAYA'.

Janaka Sunday, 21 January 2018 03:08 PM

This is Sri Lanka"s culture Janaka

Lord Wolfstein Sunday, 21 January 2018 03:11 PM

It is certainly not the job of the President to take care of this matter, nor the opening hours of Wine Stores. This President acts unprofessionally and interferes in matters that are far below his level.

Kingsley Wijesinhe Monday, 22 January 2018 07:07 PM

Unfortunately, the President has to do these things because the people who should be doing them are not doing them.

Mrs Hemalatha Mendis Sunday, 21 January 2018 04:31 PM

Kick the minister out. He is an animal.

Voter Sunday, 21 January 2018 04:52 PM

After the probe , the CM may be made the SLFP Organiser for. UVA in the way Ananda Kumara of was made in the Wayambe by the President.

Labby Sunday, 21 January 2018 04:58 PM

So it has come to the point where the Police waits until the President gives them orders? Why can't the Police act independently?

IVJ Sunday, 21 January 2018 08:49 PM

Well said Labby. The IGP should be ashamed of his department and he is a mere order taker. The president has better things to do than doing IGP's job. At the end, this will all be a big noise only until the election is over.

Nimal Sunday, 21 January 2018 05:28 PM

Good move. Time for zero tolerance from these unscrupulous politicians.

Unchikun Sunday, 21 January 2018 05:38 PM

Now is the time for our good president to come to the aid of the humble school principal and pull out that rusty sword. This could be a good trial run or training for further draws. Do it sir.

Bakir Sunday, 21 January 2018 05:48 PM

It could not be accepted treat a School principal such a way.

MAD DONKEY Sunday, 21 January 2018 07:11 PM

THIS IS A GOOD LESSON TO OUR POLITICIANS. MOST OF THEM THINK THEY ARE ABOVE THE LAW AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE AGAINST THEM. OUR PRESIDENT SHOULD TEACH THEM A GOOD LESSON.

Palugaswewa Sunday, 21 January 2018 07:20 PM

IGP, this is a challenge.Do not bow down to thugs wearing masks and misusing power. Do a very impartial inquiry and if found guilty, report to the president without fear. This is an acid test on police!

cineha Sunday, 21 January 2018 07:45 PM

This is the curse on this country. IGP has to be told to do his duty. This has become very much routine now.

stardust Sunday, 21 January 2018 08:09 PM

This minister is only fit to join the SLPP via DM Android App

Kalu Sudda Sunday, 21 January 2018 08:13 PM

When will these ignorant politicians learn that they are the servants of the people not vice versa. They should worship at least one human every hour of the day so that they will remember who the boss is. This applies to Presidents,Prime Ministers, Ministers and every one who gets a government cheque other than the retired folks,veterans and the disable. Now you can start by bowing to me.

Mandy Sunday, 21 January 2018 08:48 PM

But news today showed the Police taking the Principal to the Ministers house to record his statement. Very unusual. Inquire into Police behaviour Mr IGP.

Sincere Sunday, 21 January 2018 09:14 PM

Final outcome : Minister is innocent. Principal is guilty of complaining. Minister promoted like the other one, and teacher transferred. Matter over!

southpaw Sunday, 21 January 2018 09:20 PM

Sri lanka, A land full of Fat Corrupt Politicians !

Upul Monday, 22 January 2018 09:39 PM

You are spot on. That is the best way to describe the politicians in SL.

Ravi Sunday, 21 January 2018 09:37 PM

Also let us know his professional

Samitha Monday, 22 January 2018 12:45 PM

Political Missile .

vasaliya Monday, 22 January 2018 08:48 PM

Does anyone think anything baf will happen to the minister????? keep dreaming guys....another moving circus of the sorrysena clan....

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