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Police Media Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today the threat by UPFA Southern Provincial Council Minister D.V. Upul to stone to death the officers of the FCID when Mahinda Rajapaksa returns to power was of little no concern to them.
He said such threats by politicians of this calibre were of no consequence because the Financial Crime Investigation Department was carrying out its duties in an impartial and professional manner without prejudice or bias.
“He had threatened to stone FCID officers to death. We only consider it as a comment of a politician. Police are not bothered because we have so many other important duties to carry out,” he said with a loud laugh.
Even though no legal action has been taken by the police over the remarks of Mr. Upul, ASP Gunasekara said he would consult Police Chief N.K. Ilangakoon on how best to respond to these threats.(Piyumi Fonseka)
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Comments - We don’t bother about threats to FCID: police
Gobba Wednesday, 03 June 2015 01:19 PM
The Police should arrest this Goon for issuing these threats.
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Mason Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:13 AM
This threat by a minor UPFA politician shows what type of persons are getting elected to positions under the proportionate representation system, and how responsible the party leaders have been in selecting candidates. It appears that highest bidder had been getting the seat.We do hope at least the next election will field persons of integrity and sound education, and not dried pumpkins, drug lords, bribe takers, rapists, etc.
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OMG Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:29 AM
How come this loud mouthed guy is not arrested?
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Sri wickrama Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:34 AM
However the comments made by this politico from the underworld will be definitely disheartened the FCID team.
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Desmond Jeromme Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:45 AM
Yes now we have a bunch of Brave Police officers not the same Mahinda Regime Slavery Police officers controlled by nasty politicians.
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Horri Jimonis Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:46 AM
I really appreciate your forwardness Sir. Please take Upul into custody for humiliating the Police Officers which is a crime to be punished.
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Bubble Banda Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:47 AM
UPFA gangster Upul has to be arrested immediately for insulting the Police Department. Over to you IGP.
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Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:48 AM
MR shame of you having such 3rd grade politicians who brought you defeat and also still spoiling your image. You are not bothered about this but the whole world is watching.
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navin Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:50 AM
If MR wins these good police officers are in trouble.
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Vijith Pieterz Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:18 PM
Upul, yes I know this guy - He is a thick pal of Namal. This rowdy should be arrested.
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J Palitha Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:20 PM
Fmr. President normally uses Upul for thuggery work. He is paid over Sixty thousand per month by the old king.
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no-caps Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:33 PM
Hey, do you need help to find your Caps Lock button?
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Justice Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:58 PM
What about Stoning the men who were with the Prostitute
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Bala Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:58 PM
When SB insulted the judiciary he was jailed for 2 years. Upul threatens murder on Police and gets away. Oh what a country with selective justice. Come on IGP have the courage and be brave.
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kan Wednesday, 03 June 2015 01:00 PM
Upul should be arrested without delay and case filed against him to teach others such low thinking politicians a lesson.
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Manel Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:05 AM
This is the culture of violence and thuggary originated by MARA and goons and I believe at the next elections both SLFP and UNP VOTERS will give these thugs an appropriate reply
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shan Wednesday, 03 June 2015 01:32 PM
It is not a great statement, it is turning a blind eye or a deaf ear to a serious statement by a man calling for Civil Disobedience.
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Hemantha S Wednesday, 03 June 2015 02:13 PM
There is a law regarding threatening public officials. Action must be taken against this thug.
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Dee Wednesday, 03 June 2015 02:20 PM
You from the south?
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Damsen Wednesday, 03 June 2015 02:26 PM
All made comments without fully understanding what Provincial Minister stated. He just stated that he would watching the public stoning the policemen.For that no action can be taken
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smart Wednesday, 03 June 2015 02:41 PM
Police should go after this unscrupulous person and arrest him for this degrading remark. Only release after serving at least two weeks in jail, and impose a heavy fine. Also give him a severe warning, if he resort to this type of tactics in the future, he will be serving rigorous imprisonment for not less than ten years.
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Ron Wednesday, 03 June 2015 03:04 PM
Thawath Horeck
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Guna Wednesday, 03 June 2015 03:07 PM
It should be treated seriously and they should be taken to court without delay
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Bala Wednesday, 03 June 2015 03:30 PM
Likely from Bintenne
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kan Wednesday, 03 June 2015 03:35 PM
These utterances shows that MR should never be allowed to rule the country again.
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Bala Wednesday, 03 June 2015 03:35 PM
That is his story now but the oriinal video says it all
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Waco Wednesday, 03 June 2015 03:41 PM
This officer should not continue as an officer in the police,
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Citizen Perera Wednesday, 03 June 2015 03:45 PM
Shows the pathetic state of law enforcement and criminal justice in our Banana Republic. In any other country, those threatening will be locked up for obstruction of justice under the emergency laws like prevention of crime/terrorism acts.
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Gokaralaya Wednesday, 03 June 2015 04:16 PM
Just imagine had a politician from the North, East or the Hills had remarked it. He would have been arrested immediately branded as a terrorist. Is it?? What a joke of double standards???
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Junda Wednesday, 03 June 2015 04:20 PM
No country will ever allow its Police Force to be insulted and threatened with death by a third rate politician. It goes to the basic core of criminality. He should be charged without any reservation.
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appuhami Wednesday, 03 June 2015 04:10 AM
You r mistaken Ruwan. Probably ASP and above are not scared of these threats, But this will demoralise PCs. Nib it from the bud. You should take legal action on this donkey.
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SikuruSeven Tuesday, 02 June 2015 10:47 PM
Great statement by the Police! They should not be scared of the threats made by the Barbaric supporters of MR
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kukumarx Tuesday, 02 June 2015 10:52 PM
If MR thugs try to throw a single stone at honest police officers the people will rain stones on them
it is a joke to state that the FCID is carrying out its duties in an impartial and professional manner without prejudice or bias.FCID is an illegal branch and a insult to the professional police force which is headed by a respectable and honest IGP.
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kumar Tuesday, 02 June 2015 11:35 PM
Criminal action as well as civil action should be initiated against this uncouth, uneducated, despicable goon. Can I go around and publicly THREATEN a policeman? Please take severe action.
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Amila Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:14 AM
Police must respond to this.
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jayantha Wednesday, 03 June 2015 12:23 AM
Police should act according to the law against this baiya.
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TripleX Wednesday, 03 June 2015 01:08 AM
So a small example to the " foolish supporters " of Mahinda, what will to happen to Sri Lanka " IF"Mahinda Regime comes again
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Lima Wednesday, 03 June 2015 01:35 AM
WHY NO ACTION, ARREST , INTERROGATE , IT IS DEATH THREAD ,IT MEANS MURDER SAME OR SIMILAR , IF A NORMAL PERSON SAYS , WILL THE POLICE KEEP QUIET?.
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Dugles Wednesday, 03 June 2015 01:41 AM
What Professional ? Dogs are eating and barking
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Lanka Watch Wednesday, 03 June 2015 02:03 AM
Police, guardians of law and order in the country, should nottake such comments. lying low and immediate and prompt action should be taken ,it this could be proven in court.
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SAMAN Wednesday, 03 June 2015 02:28 AM
IN EFFECT HE IS DOING MORE HARM THAN GOOD TO THE MR CAMPAIGN. EVEN MR SUPPORTERS WILL THINK TWICE BEFORE SUPPORTING HIM IF THAT IS THE CULTURE THAT AWAITS SRI LANKA.
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Bala Tuesday, 02 June 2015 10:29 PM
Police should not treat this so lightly, It is a serious matter when uttered at a public meeting and getting a nod from the First Son - no First Lady present there. SB said something insulting about the judiciary and he had to serve jail while this is far worse - threats of murder of the whole lot of police.
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Nims Wednesday, 03 June 2015 04:28 AM
Threatening to kill someone is a crime. Why cant the police arrest this man?
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Veda-mama Wednesday, 03 June 2015 05:47 AM
ARREST THAT BIG MOUTH FOR THREATNING THE POLICE OFFICERS.
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Roshan Razak Wednesday, 03 June 2015 06:46 AM
Please press charges against this unscrupulous Deputy Minister D.V.Upul because he is a threat to national security.Strip all his public posts including his civic rights. Just imagine what will happen to Sri Lanka if Mahinda Rajapakse becomes Prime Minister the law of the jungle will prevail.God Save Sri Lanka.
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Punchirala Wednesday, 03 June 2015 07:51 AM
Upul is making sure that UPFA/MR does not come back topower.
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raj Wednesday, 03 June 2015 08:01 AM
then you will be liable if anything happen to those of FCID
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Ram Wednesday, 03 June 2015 08:02 AM
Unless some action is taken these threats may become the order of the day
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The God Father Wednesday, 03 June 2015 08:24 AM
Some criminal morons need to be punished, whether it is allowed legally is a question mark? For the sake of the country, why not introduce un marked green vans?
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Hakeem Wednesday, 03 June 2015 09:48 AM
Sir, the Police should take action not against the FCID, But it should be the other way about. it is The wrong doers if find guilty should be stoned t o death.
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lkboy Wednesday, 03 June 2015 10:32 AM
And the police had the last laugh. Aiyo Upul!
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kaluArachchi Wednesday, 03 June 2015 10:36 AM
Dear Mr.DIG, Do not let these urchins behave above law. Set the right example by taking him to courts and punish.
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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 03 June 2015 10:41 AM
This again shows how the police have become pimps to politicians. If this threat came from an ordinary citizen, today that person will be dead.
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ANTON Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:03 AM
ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE , STONING WAS ONE OF OLDEST PUNISHMENT GIVEN TO PROSTITUTES , LOOKS LIKE FCID IS ALSO BECOMING A BROTHEL.
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T Wickramaratna Wednesday, 03 June 2015 11:05 AM
Ignore these threats now. Police will repent later.
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