Man dies of burn injuries

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The man who set himself on fire opposite the Kollupitiya police station yesterday to protest against former UNHRC Chief Pillay, succumbed to his injuries at National Hospital last night.

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Comments - 14

George Clooney Wednesday, 03 September 2014 02:54 AM

Well the investigations by the UN into war crimes by the SL govt will continue. So what was the point of this silly act.

MW Wednesday, 03 September 2014 03:15 AM

what is the real cause made him to do this.

J.Amarasinghe Wednesday, 03 September 2014 03:37 AM

May be he had a fight with his wife??????

peace Wednesday, 03 September 2014 09:11 AM

Nice developed story on Navipillai. Is any record sir.. Show even the original letter which written by him.

Upali Wednesday, 03 September 2014 03:46 AM

Ignorant man. A stupid act. Stand beside others and voice your concerns. He just wasted his precious life. Poor soul. R.I.P.

Shekan Wednesday, 03 September 2014 03:49 AM

did anyone care about you!!!-

Imtias Wednesday, 03 September 2014 04:22 AM

Ha Ha Ha Ha Haaaaaaaaaaaa

SAM_SPARROW Wednesday, 03 September 2014 05:51 AM

What is the difference between Tamil Nadhu and Sri Lanka now?

TJ Wednesday, 03 September 2014 06:06 AM

Why did he resort to self-immolation after she left UNHRC?

Roshan Wednesday, 03 September 2014 06:12 AM

bribed to set himself fire. all fabricated stories.

Nanda Wednesday, 03 September 2014 06:19 AM

This man needed some publicity. Must have been too lonely.

Lareef A. Samad Wednesday, 03 September 2014 06:38 AM

Poor soul. What was the need for taking your life when a scathing comment on the Daily Mirror against Navi Pillay would have released your frustration. May your soul rest in peace !

Malin Wednesday, 03 September 2014 06:44 AM

Another genuine patriot but a stupid act. May he attain the bliss of Nirvana.

CITIZEN Wednesday, 03 September 2014 08:10 AM

What a pathetic situation - Are these people going NUTS ?

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