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Colombo, April 10 (Daily Mirror)- In the wake of the tragic death of Treasurer of the Public Health Inspectors' Union, Roshan Kumara Vithanage, the Public Health Inspectors are in cold sweat hindering their ability to carry out responsibilities effectively.

Roshan Kumara was shot dead at his house in Elpitiya in February leaving doubts of the motive behind his death.

Speaking to Daily Mirror, PHI union Head Upul Rohana said a significant number of PHIs feel insecure and fearful in the performance of their duties in light of the tragic incident.

Despite assurances from the Inspector General of Police that investigations have been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Special Task Force (STF), Rohana lamented the lack of progress in the case thus far.

Roshan Kumara Vithanage, the deceased PHI, had been involved in handling several serious legal cases and had uncovered alarming revelations regarding establishments selling rotten food.

As fear looms large among PHIs, Upul Rohan emphasized that many inspectors are now hesitant to carry out their duties at full capacity due to concerns for their safety.


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  • Aby Wednesday, 10 April 2024 11:12 AM

    You people are very rude and not friendly with ordinary citizens. We saw your attitude during covid period. Handsomely got the bribe and getting from meat stalls and restaurants

    joshua Wednesday, 10 April 2024 11:31 AM

    In SL most of the killings do not get investigated properly unless the dead person is a political fellow. Everybody knows that.......

    Ron Wednesday, 10 April 2024 12:00 PM

    Given conditions to operate basic food outlets white proper procedures conditions guidelines with all safty operating system must be in place prior issuing liecence compulsory whoever taking the business ownership to undertake full responsibility ..food inspectors need professional training devoloments to handle professionally diplomatically to keep things calm...

    BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 10 April 2024 12:02 PM

    If someone farts also could be a reason for you to stop work. Every work has its hazards. There are people dying of disease and by motor accidents. Those are not factors towards reducing your responsibilities and honor your job. Many in the south like to get free salary every month and do nothing. This is why we are bankrupt to the core.

    Frightened Tax Payers Union - FTPU Wednesday, 10 April 2024 12:29 PM

    Only brave men and women should wear a uniform to perform their duties. If not the not so brave private sector workers who pay APIT (PAYE) tax to pay for all you uniformed and other government officials should have a right to become fearful to pay taxes for the govt to employ scared bunch staying in office without doing duties. Just think about it.

    Punchi Wednesday, 10 April 2024 12:58 PM

    The nexus between criminals, politicians, religious identities, politicians and buissness

    Mahila Thursday, 11 April 2024 05:51 AM

    EXPOSED

    Sobers Wednesday, 10 April 2024 01:01 PM

    Srilanka is wonder of Asia. Nothing else to say. God save you'll from performing honestly.

    NAMAAL Wednesday, 10 April 2024 01:01 PM

    do not worry , you are NOT doing a good job anyway --look at the negombo main street -- the drains smell very bad.people cannot eat any food

    Anura Jayantha Wednesday, 10 April 2024 02:27 PM

    Do your duty to serve the public but you guys take bribes and get into trouble...

    Dress and Cover Up Like STF Officers Wednesday, 10 April 2024 02:37 PM

    This so unacceptable. The government should look after the family especially the children until they start working. All the cases he was investigating should be handed over to the CID and prosecuted in the courts soonest. These PHI’s when on a major bust should have STF assistance and also dress up like the STF with their identity cover up. This will definitely assist them in going about to do their jobs safely and keeping the public safe from unscrupulous business dealings affecting food hygiene.

    Businessman find it cheaper to get rid of PHI, than stop selling unsafe food to the public Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:29 PM

    Sri Lanka is debt defaulted country. The Central Bank officials, supposed most trustworthy want 70% pay increase for the head, while lower staff who need more money get less percentage increase. PHI are right to fearful when such assignation is carried out on inspector who is finding terrible behaviour by businessman who for profit would harm the health of members of the public. The loss of PHI inspectors from their duties has longer and shorter term harm that loss of 225 MPs from Parliament. Even the whole head of Bhuddist thera can be replaced, easier than trained PHI are who diligent in their work.

    Rip Winkle Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:34 PM

    Oh, don't worry mate! You and your colleagues will find unethical ways to fill your pockets.

    Sambo Wednesday, 10 April 2024 07:19 PM

    You all should be given maximum protection. Police and army officers are working in the homes of their superiors and politician's homes why not provide them for security.

    Ravana Thursday, 11 April 2024 06:47 AM

    Well said. Well said, indeed, FTPU... Use it or lose it. There are many willing to bring this country to a higher level, United and honestly. Give them the jobs. Ports customs officers against audio enabled cameras. Samurdhi officials needing concessions. Retired presidents need perks. Nobody wants you, there are many others waiting to fill in, without nepotism or influence.

    UMAS ALI Thursday, 11 April 2024 01:03 PM

    NEEDS POLICE PROTECTION LIKE THE PARLIAMENTARIANS

    MANELBABA Thursday, 11 April 2024 07:55 PM

    THEY NEVER PAY FOR FOOD AND ALSO WANTS RUB MY TWO RAN THAMBILI

    melville perera Friday, 12 April 2024 07:54 AM

    unfortunate no doubt but could he have detected something serious in his official capacity???


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