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Wildlife Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka on Sunday commented on the death penalty and said he has no trust in the assurance given to hang drug smugglers, until a hanging is carried out.
He expressed these views after visiting the Elephant Conservation Centre at the Lunugamwehera National Park, that spans through 7,000 acres.
Speaking to media, the minister said a number of actions which were said to be taken in the past were not implemented.
“Similar to the polythene and the asbestos ban which were never implemented, I have no faith until I see this for myself. If the death penalty is being implemented, there is no need to select only the convicted who are still engaged in drug smuggling. It doesn’t matter whether you are inside or out. Action should be taken. I have no trust until it is done. It is commendable, if it happens,” he said. (Aneesha Manage)
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Saradiel Monday, 16 July 2018 07:17 PM
Agree that can not trust till its done. However don't agree that all drug convicts with a death sentence should be hanged. Even a couple of rare people may change while in prison and should be given a chance. However, anyone continuing the business while in prison with a death penalty should not be shown any mercy.
Disgusted Monday, 16 July 2018 07:48 PM
Field Marshall is quite correct. Just because these statements are made by the President they cannot be taken seriously.Very often they are Pus-Vedilla.The Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahaman has also raised some very relevant issues in connection with theproposal on the death penalty for drug offence whichshould be considered seriously.
Wise Donkey Tuesday, 17 July 2018 02:33 PM
You are absolutely right SF!
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