Some elements trying to disturb racial, religious harmony: IGP

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Police Chief N.K. Illangakoon today warned that some elements appeared to be making a subtle attempt to disturb racial and religious amity and co-existence that prevail in the country.

He said in a statement that the police department was committed to ensure the safety and security of everyone belonging to all races and religions and vowed to treat everyone equally.

The IGP also said Sri Lanka was a multi- racial, multi-religious country and everyone in the country had the right to follow any preferred religion and to free expression, under the Constitution.

He said however, there were attempts by certain elements to portray such free expressions and statements as conflicts between religions.

“Whatever opinions one may have they must be expressed respecting the law of the land, and finding solutions through negotiations among all parties concerned is the procedure followed in a democratic country,” the statement said.

The IGP said it was the duty of the police to ensure the safety and security of each and every person belonging to all races and religions and to implement the law of the country in a manner fair and just by all.

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Comments - 25

Saliya - Galle Saturday, 16 March 2013 07:48 AM

Baba Sena of Gota.
Champika Rathana Gammanpila of Mara.

riznul Sunday, 17 March 2013 04:40 PM

WE ARE SO PROUD TO BE SRI LANKANS,,, PLS DNT LET THT PROUD FADE,,,

rohan Saturday, 16 March 2013 06:22 PM

biggest element is Gota

armrizwan Saturday, 16 March 2013 06:02 PM

The heading should be " SOME ELEMENTS BACKED BY GOVERNMENT TRYING TO DISTURB RACIAL, RELIGIOUS HARMONY" Because no action from the government or from the police to calm the situation.

3i Saturday, 16 March 2013 05:36 PM

balu bala sena ?

Waz Saturday, 16 March 2013 05:06 PM

If the rule of law avails,everyone is safe !

Ronny Saturday, 16 March 2013 04:42 PM

Dear IGP, Please take extra precautions if you see any WHITE VANS. You have thrown a stone to a hornets nest.

usaguy Saturday, 16 March 2013 04:37 PM

Sri Lanka is mst qualified to be a member of NATO - no action talk only.

freeman Saturday, 16 March 2013 04:27 PM

soon will be transferred

it is not rocket science to figure out who is creating problems. it is happening in the open.

so are you action man or bystander??

Loki Saturday, 16 March 2013 04:32 PM

so what are you going to do about tomorrow's rally in Kandy?

#sean Saturday, 16 March 2013 08:18 AM

Helpless IGP

Selva Saturday, 16 March 2013 08:03 AM

It is Bodu Bala Sena

Just Another Citizen Saturday, 16 March 2013 07:50 AM

Wow Sherlock Holmes

MagodisThuma Saturday, 16 March 2013 02:55 AM

These things happen when politics is mixed with religion. Govt should not favor any of the religions !.

Loki Saturday, 16 March 2013 07:24 AM

This is an eyewash!

Yehiya Saturday, 16 March 2013 07:22 AM

Poor IGP. Now like a parrot.

Minan Saturday, 16 March 2013 07:22 AM

Dear Sir, at least now you have accepted the situation in this country. What is the action you are going to take against the unofficial police force of this country.

OMG Saturday, 16 March 2013 07:06 AM

First ever statement from the police about the situation that has been getting worse over the last 2 months.

ragu Saturday, 16 March 2013 06:48 AM

he is the one

xlntgson Saturday, 16 March 2013 04:54 AM

Name the elements!

TERRENCE DE SILVA Saturday, 16 March 2013 04:32 AM

WALK THE WALK NOT TALK THE TALK

Saradial Saturday, 16 March 2013 03:45 AM

Just worked up from hibernate

Sareek Saturday, 16 March 2013 03:27 AM

Take action not talk.

wise Saturday, 16 March 2013 03:18 AM

wish you the best and God bless you Sir ,in all your sincere undertakings.

lankan Saturday, 16 March 2013 03:06 AM

all mere statements... not in practice

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