SLPP to throw out PS member arrested over alleged rape of minor

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is to terminate the membership of a Pradeshiya Sabha member from the Moneragala District R. A. Ranaweera, after he, along with five others was arrested over the alleged rape of a minor girl, the Daily Mirror learns.

The Pradeshiya Sabha member, R. A. Ranaweera, has been suspended from all party activities and Basil Rajapaksa has urged the authorities to conduct an impartial and speedy investigation.

SLPP MP, Namal Rajapaksa told the Daily Mirror that such acts should never be tolerated and will urge authorities to conduct a speedy and impartial investigation.

“There will be no political interference in this investigation or any other investigation for that matter. This incident is unacceptable and we hear that all suspects up to now have already been arrested,” Rajapaksa said.

The Daily Mirror learns that the alleged victim is a minor and all suspects have been taken into custody and remanded till April 16 after being produced in court.(Jamila Husain)

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Comments - 12

Anmanpan Friday, 10 April 2020 09:43 AM

He He He. It is because the elections are around the corner. After the elections he will be a minister.

Yankee Dude Friday, 10 April 2020 09:52 AM

So now this PS member has the SLPP Qualifications to become a MP ! Yeah .

clarence Friday, 10 April 2020 12:52 PM

ANYBODY IN FAVOUR OF CASTRATING HIM

C.K.Lankaputhra. Friday, 10 April 2020 01:07 PM

Then Saaruwa Sunil?

WE ARE ADVANCING THANKS TO CORONA AND FORTHCOMING ELECTIONS Friday, 10 April 2020 01:19 PM

Now they are throwing out on a person on "alleged rape" - A 180 degree turn when those convicted on proof are pardoned ! ! - the wonder of Asia !!

C.Herath Friday, 10 April 2020 01:31 PM

The SLPP top dogs should seriously consider changing the party culture - that women too are living beings, not mere play things or sex objects. Its top members were involved in the infamous Tangalle gang rape and murder, rape of a child at Akuressa and now this. Get your house in order, tie up the mad dogs before lecturing the public.

vince Friday, 10 April 2020 01:35 PM

really? just a gimmick. namal went on twitter and this happens. in 6 months he will be back in the fold. BS really

Adam Speak Friday, 10 April 2020 02:17 PM

Throw that barbarian in the mid ocean as food for sharks.

Voter Friday, 10 April 2020 03:43 PM

How are the others in theSLPP Nomination list? There may be more such Ranaweeras in the list.

vithura Friday, 10 April 2020 03:47 PM

Very good decision indeed, such paedophiles and rapists should have no role to play in our societies!

George Harry Friday, 10 April 2020 03:57 PM

No....No.....No.... he has an entitlement to join Ranil

VJ Saturday, 11 April 2020 12:44 AM

This is a heinous crime, raping a minor mentally challenged girl by an elected member a pradheshiya Saba. Does throwing out the accused from the party make the others in the party honorable?

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