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The United States has said it was concerned about the allegations of horrendous atrocities including killings and rapes in the vicinity of a Deraniyagala Tea Estate managed by a US company and urged that a thorough investigation be carried out and the miscreants prosecuted.

“The US Embassy remains concerned about the incidents and we urge a swift and thorough investigation and prosecution,” US Embassy Information Officer Juliana A. Spaven said while referring to the crimes alleged to have taken place in Noori and Basnagala at Deraniyagala.

“The Walters Bay is a US Company and has holdings in Sri Lanka,” she said.  

Meanwhile following the media exposure a complaint was sent to Human Rights Commission Chairman to initiate an inquiry into the incidents of rape, kidnapping, harassment and killing in the area.

The Institute of Human Rights, a human rights watchdog has also urged the Human Rights Commission to consider dispatching personnel to interview villages who have complaints and represent them at inquiries being conducted; ascertain what if any are the reasons for the STF to be moved in; why the area police could not discharge their duties previously and to enable the villagers who have complains to have access to justice and their interest and rights protected.( Susitha R. Fernando)

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  • Ramya Thursday, 01 August 2013 03:19 AM

    This was my podi mama who was brutally murdered.The only crime he has done to get punished by a group of notorious thugs was his loyality, honesty and integrity to the job - trying to honour his duties as the Manager of Nooriestate to protect the trees which was under his care. He simply loved and enjoyed this job and wanted to continue working in the tea plantations after his retirement..

    PODI MAMA, WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU FOR NOT BOWING DOWN TO THESE BARBARIANS THREATS WHICH HAS BROUGHT COMFORTS AND RELIEF TO MANY PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN FEAR ALL THESE YEARS - EXPOSING ALL THE NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF THESE HOOLIGANS AT THE COST OF YOUR LIFE. BE PROUD PODI MAMA THAT IT IS YOUR BRAVERY THAT HAS BROUGHT SOLACE TO THESE PEOPLE.

    GOD FORBID ALL THOSE RASCALS WHO KILLED MY PODI MAMA..

    MAY MY PODI MAMA ATTAIN NIRVANA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE NOBLE TRIPLE GEM. WE ALL MISS YOUR PRESENCE VERY MUCH.

    You niece

    kumara Thursday, 01 August 2013 03:23 PM

    JVP, Bodubala sena and other blood heating up groups, why are you silent on this problem. Do not know anything happen in NOORI over 15 years. Can you confirm that there is now such a situation in any other area/ estate in Sri lanka ?

    Andrew Pitugala Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:27 AM

    We in Srilanka are not only concerned about Deraniyagala but the activities of all political goons in other parts of Srilanka too.

    Sam Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:21 AM

    Now the concerns of US are confirmed.
    The Commonweath should take note.

    nawala Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:07 AM

    Satakaya is quick to take credit for any good thing that happen, when his cronies get up to thuggery robbery and corruption not one comment from him. The stupid opposition does nothing either. I am so sad for my country, hope we will have a leader from the masses who can get rid of this cancerous family that is ruining my country.

    Shaik Anwar Ahamath Thursday, 01 August 2013 10:34 AM

    Uncle Sam is not perfect but we should be grateful because otherwise, the meek and the weak have no redress.

    Ranjith Silvar Thursday, 01 August 2013 09:20 AM

    Things getting out of hands cos of lethargic attitudes of the State sector. Noori murder matters coming to light and Weliveriya water matter is boiling, but no firm actions, leaving interventions even directed to Geneva.

    Ranjith Silva Thursday, 01 August 2013 07:31 AM

    The Leaders of this country has to learn a lesson from this." Your laziness and delay of finding solutions have the opportunity for foreign interventions"
    Not only in Noori case, even in Weliveriya water issue will go to Geneva this time. Its 'cos your lethargic attitudes.
    Be vigilant and maintain disciplines, pls. We want the peace and justice for all, not only to politicos. .

    Saman Thursday, 01 August 2013 04:41 AM

    Uncle Sam should mind his own business!

    Porky Pig Wednesday, 31 July 2013 06:12 PM

    Well done USA. You are taking the position of the opposition of Sri Lanka. You need to excuse the opposition and it is busy cleaning up it own house. It is about time the US issues a warning to the leader of the opposition.

    HEWASUNIL Thursday, 01 August 2013 03:08 AM

    IT IS NOT A SECRET ANYMORE THAT THE FAMOUS "KURAHAN SAATAKAYA" SLOWLY ( BUT SURELY) STRANGLING THE LAW AND ORDER OF THIS COUNTRY!

    Premalal Thursday, 01 August 2013 02:50 AM

    This sad situation not only applies to Deraniyagala but throughout the nation. It makes you wonder about the freedom the citizens are supposed have won at the cost of thousands of young lives.

    Leo Vishwan Thursday, 01 August 2013 02:48 AM

    why the area police could not discharge their duties previously and to enable the villagers who have complains to have access to justice and their interest and rights protected.....Well Come to Sri Lanka.

    Kamal-USA Thursday, 01 August 2013 02:42 AM

    All the US companies should be closed down immediately. The govt should promote local industries & companies.

    scared citizen Thursday, 01 August 2013 02:39 AM

    Concern is not good enough, we need some actions like desert storm or operation thunderbolt.

    Publik Abilik Thursday, 01 August 2013 12:00 AM

    Are things so bad in Sri Lanka now, that it requires an International super power to be "concerned", before our own local super power becomes concerned? via DM Android App

    Kondebandapucheena Wednesday, 31 July 2013 06:30 PM

    too late if you act on time Mr Perera still alive

    Porky Pig Wednesday, 31 July 2013 06:23 PM

    The US has all the technology to monitor all activity on the Internet. It is good to use this technology and keep a eye on the criminals in Sri Lanka.


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