SF: Police can’t fight underworld through cheap tactics

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Wildlife Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka yesterday said that the Police would not be able to eradicate the underworld by resorting to third grade and futile methods.

Speaking to the media after visiting Bakamuna and Bambulla, where elephant issues were reported, the Field Marshal said some Police officers in his electorate reportedly assault innocent people, file court cases against innocent people after planting drug packets and also demand for ransoms.

“Even yesterday, a child from my area had been taken by the Police and had put chili powder in the child’s eyes.

“His head had been covered with a polythene bag before beating him after hanging him. These types of methods cannot be used to curb the underworld,” he said.

He said the Police should act in an honest manner to control the underworld.

“Curbing the underworld is not an impossible task if done properly. However, the law shouldn't be taken to people’s hands.

“Underworld related issues are not under my purview. We will support the Law and Order Minister and Deputy Minister,” he said.

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Rasika Tuesday, 10 July 2018 01:33 PM

Bring "Dutu Gamunu " - Mr.Mervin as State Minister of Police Departmnet , ha ha ha - " Siri Saga Bodi Maligawe dan - ( Sira Vs Rani - T 20-20)

Anja Tuesday, 10 July 2018 01:32 PM

Useless guy via DM Android App

Indika Tuesday, 10 July 2018 02:31 PM

he may have his weaknesses. But to label him as "useless", is simply a useless and stupid exercise.

ANTON Tuesday, 10 July 2018 01:45 PM

YES SIR..... OUR POLICE MAKE INNOCENT PEOPLE BECOME UNDERWORLD THUGS.

Lion Tuesday, 10 July 2018 02:15 PM

Please give this man to protect the law and orders of this county which has become a crime land in resent times.A man who was tested and proved to the whole world should be given this task.

AJ Tuesday, 10 July 2018 02:18 PM

If Minister Fonseka has evidence of such abuse. He should make a proper formal complaint to higher authorities in the police to investigate and punish the perpetrators.Just taking about police brutality will not solve the problem, unless he is just trying to score points in the political game.

Haramanis Tuesday, 10 July 2018 02:56 PM

Transfer Pujitha into SF's Ministry for training in wild life (underworld) control

Raj Tuesday, 10 July 2018 02:57 PM

Building people trust and witness protection is very important to get rid of underworld / drug dealers. For people to trust, Police/ authorities should show they are trust worthy.

Rasheed Tuesday, 10 July 2018 03:09 PM

Exactly true, this what happened when a A/L student and Kondaya were arrested forced to accept whereas the actual murderer was Kondaya's brother. They frame to close the case which are under pressure.

Ram Tuesday, 10 July 2018 03:25 PM

Police make too many innocent mistakes. Sometime back even the IG made a similar mistake

Waco Tuesday, 10 July 2018 04:04 PM

My3, you are wasting SF's knowledge, experience, capability and Skills. Remember Sri Lankan Government spent money on his training in UK, US, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh etc,etc. Please make use of this soldier. One of the World's Best Soldiers.

Citizen Perera Tuesday, 10 July 2018 07:55 PM

Please make SF as minister of Law and Order

willowsd Wednesday, 11 July 2018 11:18 AM

Need of the hour is to make SF the Minister of Law and Order, but unfortunately my3 and RW are scared because they know, all their buddies too would be behind bars in no time?

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