Family express fear for Hejaaz Hizbullah’s safety

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The family of detained Lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah said they have fears of the safety of Hizbullah, following the sudden turn of recent events surrounding his detention.

In a tweet on the "Justice for Hejaaz" portal, they said they "are in fear of the life and safety of Hejaaz".

Media reports said, he, together with Kosgoda Tharaka, a feared underworld figure have been transferred to a treatment facility in Kalutara, after being tested positive for COVID-19.

The tweet further says that Lawyers had on numerous occasions requested for details regarding the condition and location where Hizbullah was being held, but to no avail".

Hizbullah was due to be produced before the Fort Magistrates Court on January 7. The court had arranged for a special place for Hizbullah to be kept after the Magistrate was informed that he had tested Positive for Covid-19 that morning.

The magistrate had arranged for the production to take place at 2. 00 PM.

However, in a surprise move Hizbullahs at around 1.55PM on the day the Family and Lawyers were informed that Hizbullah would not be produced and instead he would be taken to the IDH hospital for treatment.

Later media reports said that he was transferred to a facility in Kaluthara.

Sources close to Hizbullahs family told Daily Mirror that the sudden turn of events gave rise to suspicion given the recent spate of custodial deaths at the hands of authorities.

Daily Mirror learns that the Lawyers of Mr. Hizbullah had written to the Director of Criminal Investigations Department numerous letters requesting details of the condition of Hizbullah to which no response has been given.

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Comments - 11

ravin Saturday, 09 January 2021 02:09 PM

At least Covid-19 can help to eradicate terrorisms then it is doing a wonderful job to the peace loving world.

SEYED SHERALI Saturday, 09 January 2021 06:17 PM

Shame on you. You feel happy at the suffering of others. you real insect.

Sunimal Saturday, 09 January 2021 03:04 PM

What about the fear he instilled in over 250 dead families

roobarbie Saturday, 09 January 2021 04:01 PM

That is OK. Prisons are not 5 star hotels. If you commit crimes against the nation, then accept the results you oaf. Just enjoy this discomfort the same way as you were nejoting the death of 300 innocent worshippers.

Dan Saturday, 09 January 2021 05:54 PM

Amen!

Sara Saturday, 09 January 2021 05:05 PM

He did care about lifes of many Sri Lankans.so why we worry about him

Mokan Saturday, 09 January 2021 05:08 PM

Every one is innocent until proven guilty. You can’t expect any more from a Nazi Government

Dan Saturday, 09 January 2021 05:55 PM

To Hejaz family: No family deserves death through terrorism remember that !

69chutiya voters Saturday, 09 January 2021 06:32 PM

So many baiyos in the comment section.. RIP this nations humanity.

Sunanda Herath Saturday, 09 January 2021 06:58 PM

@Roobarbie, how do you know he committed the crime? Justice works in a way that you are not guilty unless proven otherwise, in Hejaaz’s case he had been held illegally to cover up the crimes committed by the government, and his family is right to be concerned given the government appears to terminate or kill those who is an obstacle to their agenda. The government is responsible for all citizens safety and this includes prisoners.

Demuni Uduwara Sunday, 10 January 2021 03:55 AM

He is just an accused.

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