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President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday proposed that capital punishment should be given to those found guilty of drug trafficking in the country.

He said he hoped to send his proposal countrywide through the media in order to obtain public opinion in this regard and take a decision following its outcome.

Addressing an event to mark International No-tobacco day yesterday at the BMICH, the President said there would be opposition once this proposal is introduced.

World human rights organizations as well as groups within our country would say that death penalty would not be the answer, but many countries in the world carry out this punishment, he said. (Ariyaratne Ranabahu)

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  • karigalan Tuesday, 02 June 2015 12:37 PM

    keep capital punishment for few years when we civilized them we can think about removing it

    Waco Tuesday, 02 June 2015 09:17 AM

    Mr.President, your capabilities are well known.

    dumiya Tuesday, 02 June 2015 09:43 AM

    Yes to this!

    Silva Tuesday, 02 June 2015 10:18 AM

    Not Forgetting the MPs who cross over from One Party to another when people elect them for a Particular Party.

    Mason Tuesday, 02 June 2015 11:28 AM

    This is much welcome. It would no doubt save many an young son and daughter from becoming a drug addict.The same should apply to Rapists as well.In the alternative there must be a law to chop off the hands of these criminals. This would be a better reminder towards prevention.

    Madlin Tuesday, 02 June 2015 11:43 AM

    Super you had the guts to say this President. We are with you please implement without further discussion. via DM Android App

    shamantha Welgama Tuesday, 02 June 2015 11:39 AM

    Yes, all rapist, child abusers, drug dealers,drug distributors, drug importers are not suitable for the civilized society, hence need to remove from this world for ever.

    Cedric Tuesday, 02 June 2015 12:09 PM

    YES THIS IS A GREAT MOVE, IT SHOULD BE DONE RIGHT AWAY DO NOT HESITATE PRESIDENT I AM SURE EVERY LAD IN SRI LANKA AND ABROAD WILL HAVE A POSITIVE SAY ON THIS.

    Cedric Tuesday, 02 June 2015 12:10 PM

    YES THIS A GREAT MOVE, IT SHOULD BE DONE RIGHT AWAY DO NOT HESITATE PRESIDENT I AM SURE EVERY LAD IN SRI LANKA AND ABROAD WILL HAVE A POSITIVE SAY ON THIS.

    Wesley Tuesday, 02 June 2015 12:21 PM

    No... The death penalty is not the answer. A sentence such as life imprisonment without probability for parole could be suitable. It is not because I feel that mercy should be shown towards drug peddlers or rapists, but no matter how thorough a judicial system or investigative system is, it is handled by humans and mistakes can be made. Even in developed countries like the US, UK etc mistakes are made and an innocent person is sent to the gallows. After appeals and further investigations are done and the truth is found out, no amount of compensation can bring the person back. But life imprisonment can be stopped and a hefty compensation can provide some consolation for lost years if the person is found to be truly innocent. Therefore the president should strengthen the impartiality of the judiciary and investigative procedures and keep them free from manipulation and corruption and implement stern consequences such as life imprisonment for drugs and rape.

    Philip Tuesday, 02 June 2015 08:45 AM

    Alcohol and tobacco are addictive, cause more deaths and cost the health system more. Will the death penalty apply to liquor and cigarette vendors too?

    DHA Tuesday, 02 June 2015 02:09 PM

    I was with an impression police was already giving the death penalty.....the only problem is the main dealers should be given death penalty pointless giving it to their "gollayas".....

    vini Tuesday, 02 June 2015 02:48 PM

    Is it ok to kill humans but not animals? Perhaps, I wrongly assumed that Sri Lanka is the jewel of Buddhism.

    Azee Tuesday, 02 June 2015 03:38 PM

    If the death penalty is introduced for drug offences rapists and those who plunder peoples wealth there wont be many politicians left in the country via DM Android App

    voter Tuesday, 02 June 2015 06:43 PM

    If the death penalty is introduced for the offences suggested how many of our politicians will remain alive via DM Android App

    mountain Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:35 PM

    FIRST YOU LOOK AT YOUR CLOSE. via DM Android App

    ultimate Wednesday, 03 June 2015 09:39 AM

    So in accordance to buddhism, raping women and kids are humane?

    praba Wednesday, 03 June 2015 09:43 AM

    Once sir Richard branson gave a nice speech about the elimination of the death penalty

    Katie Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:04 PM

    Dear President - I support this and suggest you add the rapist and murders as well. They should also know what it is like to suffer when they make others suffer.

    Kasun Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:00 AM

    Should be given to the rapists as well.

    shek Tuesday, 02 June 2015 12:47 AM

    i support the implementation. via DM Android App

    Riz Tuesday, 02 June 2015 01:06 AM

    so what about death penalty for murderers ?

    Nims Tuesday, 02 June 2015 02:10 AM

    The best you can do as the President. The entire country must support this. These drug dealers ruin thousands of innocent families.

    tlogi Tuesday, 02 June 2015 02:23 AM

    100% correct. Thats where root of the problems for the many crimes. Drugs! Lots of our poor kids fall into this. So pkease bring it before the society is damaged further.

    Waco Tuesday, 02 June 2015 04:44 AM

    This will never happen in Sri Lanka. First introduce the capital punishment to murderers.

    Waco Tuesday, 02 June 2015 04:49 AM

    Those countries are ruled by real Leaders with Leadership Qualities and a Backborne.

    Woman Tuesday, 02 June 2015 05:29 AM

    What about for rapists?

    Waco Tuesday, 02 June 2015 05:44 AM

    Mr. President, Mr. Priminister, Fishermen from South are not allowed to do fishing in North. Why?

    ranga Tuesday, 02 June 2015 05:53 AM

    capital punishment is not for a Buddhist country or for any civilized country for that matter...dont please drag us towards barbaric Shariya... via DM Android App

    Mevan Tuesday, 02 June 2015 12:33 AM

    This is the most fitting punishment for drug dealers ant rapists. Please imppse it.

    Yapa Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:06 AM

    Excellent initiative, not only for drug offenses but for fast emerging new types e.g. those immoral and damaging our culture, as we see such crimes are picking up fast.Mr.President, I am sure the entire country will back you, this is urgent. This punishment already exists in many decent countries.

    Dudley Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:12 AM

    Well done Sir this is long overdue and should add same punishment for rapeist,we are with you

    Desmond Jeromme Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:54 AM

    Really appreciate our President who has wise future plans to develop our country.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:56 AM

    A good Kanney Paara for all currupted UPFA members who are involved in the Drug deal.

    Horri Jimonis Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:57 AM

    One shot by President to Duminda

    Cobra Tuesday, 02 June 2015 07:58 AM

    Please Mr. President add rape also to your list, if not death penalty castration should be a must for these scum of the earth!

    Jeremy Tuesday, 02 June 2015 08:19 AM

    President Sirisena, please add on the Rapist and child abusers as well.

    MilkyWay Tuesday, 02 June 2015 08:26 AM

    May I suggest the death penalty for people who steal public property.


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