CID summons Tusitha Halloluwa over defamation of President

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Colombo, May 6 (Daily Mirror) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Tusitha Halloluwa to record a statement over the alleged defamatory and false statement made regarding President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Police said the CID is investigating into the incident following a complaint.

On Monday, a complaint was lodged with the CID against Tusitha Halloluwa by Attorney-at-Law Akalanka Ukwatta on the President’s instructions, with the involvement of President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma for allegedly making a public statement using President Dissanayake’s name in a manner that damaged his reputation and character.

The complainants have called for an immediate investigation into both Halloluwa and the social media activists who circulated the statement online. They have also urged legal action against those responsible for spreading misinformation and defaming the President.

Accordingly, the CID has summoned Halloluwa at 10.00 A.M tomorrow to record a statement.

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Rip Winkle Tuesday, 06 May 2025 05:16 PM

It would be great if his assets are investigated too.

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Democrat Tuesday, 06 May 2025 05:22 PM

Remand the fellow for spreading blatant lies against the president. This should be nipped in the bud

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Mohandev Tuesday, 06 May 2025 05:29 PM

Wow CID is working overtime! How about summoning PM who broker elections law so openly ? SCARED

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M Fernando Tuesday, 06 May 2025 05:50 PM

Oh Dear!... Never thought I'd say this but it seems AKD like all those incumbents who came before him has begun to wake up to the delicious taste of the Executive Presidency ! JRJ's recipe is still tasty and cannot be denied ! :-(

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Priyanee Wijesekera Tuesday, 06 May 2025 06:49 PM

Is defamation a criminal offence?

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Shortnsweet Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:40 PM

Yes.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 06 May 2025 07:14 PM

So, only AKD and his henchmen can go around and defaming everyone else with blatant lies. If anyone talks anything against AKD and his plan, the CID investigation starts by harassing that individual. The crime is at the highest level and people appear to be cheering No Plan Pacha Party because the lies are deceptive tactics are very powerful.

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Dr Sajith Supporter Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:47 PM

No Dr, the 2.50 leaders and their henchmen (or are they hench bayyas?) too can defacate. But I agree with you.

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Compass shows the way Wednesday, 07 May 2025 12:08 AM

Please learn that defamation and truth are different.

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