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Colombo, Jan 8 (HRCSL) - The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed deep concern over alleged human rights abuses in the recent 'Yukthiya' Operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and the Ministry of Public Security.
In a release, it said the Commission is particularly disturbed by reports of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment during search operations, prompting an immediate inquiry into these claims.
The statement is as follows;
The 'Yukthiya' Operation, launched with the objective of combating drug trafficking and organized crime, has reportedly led to the arrest of over 20,000 suspects in just a two-week span from December 17 to December 31, 2023. While acknowledging the importance of addressing organized crime and narcotics trafficking, the Human Rights Commission has received numerous complaints of torture, inhumane treatment, arbitrary arrests, and detentions associated with the operation.
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has also expressed serious concerns about the operation, and the Commission notes that the operation's association with reports of widespread injustice contradicts its very title, 'Yukthiya,' meaning 'justice' in Sinhala.
The Commission emphasizes that every person in Sri Lanka has a fundamental right to be free from torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment under Article 11 of the Sri Lankan Constitution. This right is considered absolute and inalienable, and police officers are expected to uphold this right by treating suspects with dignity at all times.
The backdrop of these reports is a broader context where the Human Rights Commission has received over 200 complaints of torture in 2023 alone. Complicating matters, individuals accused of torture continue to hold office despite recent Supreme Court pronouncements finding them responsible and ordering compensation for victims.
On December 21, 2023, the Human Rights Commission wrote to the Honorable Attorney-General urging the prosecution of these officers. In response, dated December 28, 2023, the Attorney-General assured the Commission that "necessary steps have been taken by [the Attorney-General’s] Department" in cases where the Supreme Court directed action against those responsible for acts of torture.
Spartacus Monday, 08 January 2024 06:02 PM
Have always stated, when a monkey is given a uniform, weapon, authority and tasked to work with full impunity, the result is a Sri Lankan Policemen or Armed Forces Personel.
Tissa Fernando Monday, 08 January 2024 06:10 PM
I mentioned this before. These guys are trying to protect criminal rights. They never express concern when criminals takes away others right live .
Christo Monday, 08 January 2024 06:33 PM
Those concerned with HR violations by the police should look at funding more technology, training and resources such as sniffer dogs, drive through drug detection X ray machines etc for the police. That way the human ways of having to detect can be minimised.
Tissa Fernando Monday, 08 January 2024 09:30 PM
They won't do that , instead they will pay some goons to hold posters and do protests on the streets.
Pantha Kumaran Monday, 08 January 2024 10:38 PM
When the Rajapakses were involved in human rights abuse nobody dared to talk openly fearing for their lives. What happened to Lasantha and Keith., Let me say clearly to all my brothers and sisters please do not elect these lots to power again.
No human rights for drug dealers Tuesday, 09 January 2024 12:51 AM
Where were these human rights goons when our children were made to drug addicted by crooks and drug dealers. Get lost human right mob. Looks like you too are connected to drugs. We want our children to be safe from drugs. Those who earn money in corrupt methods and cheating then living luxury lives are feeling they would be next target are opposing Yukthiya. Drug dealers might have infiltrated Human rights group !
Premalal Perera Tuesday, 09 January 2024 08:51 AM
So then do something about it without parroting the obvious.
Patcitz Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:03 PM
Defunct human rights commissions, neglecting issues the world over that involved GENOCIDE in Gaza by Israel, are trying to mislead SRI LANKA instead of supporting curbing the DRUG menace, the US promoting narcotics
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