Police deny media report

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Police Headquarters denied media reports that the election commission had asked the Police to consider the summoning the wife and son of former Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) Director Ravi Vidyalankara after the presidential election.

“The news story is incorrect and the Police Headquarters has not received a letter containing a directive from the Election Commission about the FCID investigation into the particular matter,” the statement said.

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Ram Sunday, 03 November 2019 01:43 AM

If they have committed any offence they must be questioned now. Not after the elections

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Perera Sunday, 03 November 2019 04:17 AM

Okay it looks like police now should seek approval of the Elections commissioner before arresting criminals for any bloody crime.

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Buddhist Sunday, 03 November 2019 07:43 AM

Police Commission does not have any legal right to interfere in a legal case which has been going on prior to the announcement of the election.

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Silvatha E Tuesday, 05 November 2019 01:45 PM

It is no point closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. Decide to take action immediately.

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