Deshabandu Tennakoon made a respondent in Wasantha Mudalige’s FR petition

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The Supreme Court today permitted to name Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights petition filed on behalf of Convener of Inter University Students' Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige, who was arrested and detained under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

President's Counsel Saliya Pieris appearing for the rights of Wasantha Mudalige sought court's permission to make Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon as the seventh respondent in the petition since his conducts are tantamount to the violation of Fundamental Rights of the detainee who was arrested without cogent evidence to be charged under PTA for committing terrorist activities.

The Court was informed that Senior DIG Tennakoon had sent a letter requesting the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence to detain Wasantha Mudalige for alleged involvement in terrorism without sufficient materials. It was further revealed that Senior DIG Tennakoon has sent this letter without going through the Inspector General of Police by violating the due process.

Deputy Solicitor General Madhawa Tennakoon appearing for the Attorney General submitted to court that it has been a practice to obtain detention order by police taking into account practical difficulties and urgent requirements.

Supreme Court two-judge-bench bench comprising Justices Vijith Malalgoda and S. Thurairaja observed that the authorities have to act as per the procedure laid down in the law and held that these practices should not continue without making amendments to the relevant provisions.

The Supreme Court further observed that until now, there is not an iota of evidence placed before Court to support the detainee's involvement in terrorist activities.(Lakmal Sooriyagoda )

Comments - 18

Lion Thursday, 10 November 2022 04:12 PM

Boy coming colors are no good

Johan Thursday, 10 November 2022 04:33 PM

Not only Tennekon even Tiran Alles is responsible for the irresponsible behaviour by twisting the laws and taking to their hands

Terrence K Thursday, 10 November 2022 05:11 PM

It is sad that we see several high flyers in the Police Force arbitrarily taking decisions on the instigation and at the whims and fancies of politicians not keeping to the law which governs all uniformed officer which has tarnished the Police Force and disrespect causing a distaste of the public. Many moons ago we had excellent Police Officers who have discharged their duties without fear and favour acting impartially according to their conscience. This rotten way of doing things came with the rise of the Rajapakse regime acting like demi God's and the uniformed officers had to pay pooja to these rogues selling their birthrights for a mess of pottage. Stringent laws should be applied to keep these institutions independent without tinkering with their functionalities.

Terrence K Thursday, 10 November 2022 05:11 PM

It is sad that we see several high flyers in the Police Force arbitrarily taking decisions on the instigation and at the whims and fancies of politicians not keeping to the law which governs all uniformed officer which has tarnished the Police Force and disrespect causing a distaste of the public. Many moons ago we had excellent Police Officers who have discharged their duties without fear and favour acting impartially according to their conscience. This rotten way of doing things came with the rise of the Rajapakse regime acting like demi God's and the uniformed officers had to pay pooja to these rogues selling their birthrights for a mess of pottage. Stringent laws should be applied to keep these institutions independent without tinkering with their functionalities.

Terrence K Thursday, 10 November 2022 05:11 PM

It is sad that we see several high flyers in the Police Force arbitrarily taking decisions on the instigation and at the whims and fancies of politicians not keeping to the law which governs all uniformed officer which has tarnished the Police Force and disrespect causing a distaste of the public. Many moons ago we had excellent Police Officers who have discharged their duties without fear and favour acting impartially according to their conscience. This rotten way of doing things came with the rise of the Rajapakse regime acting like demi God's and the uniformed officers had to pay pooja to these rogues selling their birthrights for a mess of pottage. Stringent laws should be applied to keep these institutions independent without tinkering with their functionalities.

Patriot Thursday, 10 November 2022 05:46 PM

As long as this thug is in office, little or no room for land of law….

Concerned Citizen Thursday, 10 November 2022 05:51 PM

Why is this man still remaining as western province DIG incharge after the May 9th incidents ??? Which powerful politician is supporting him and why is the police commission / IGP not taking any action against him ?

sam Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:21 PM

About time Deshabandu was put inside

Worried citizen Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:24 PM

If this is the case, WM should be released immediately.

Karalasingam Sivalingam Thursday, 10 November 2022 08:36 PM

"Fiat justi-tia ru-at cealum " Let justice be done even heavens fall on you ".

Keen Observer Thursday, 10 November 2022 10:24 PM

The BASL President is doing a wonderful job . May God bless him and bring success in his effort.

Ram Friday, 11 November 2022 03:14 AM

The best news for the day. Thank you BASL. Let Deshabandu explain to SC why he wrote the letter and to what extent he was satisfied to request detention under PTA

Ram Friday, 11 November 2022 03:15 AM

it is hoped that AG will not undertake to defend Deshabandu

Thugs Galore Friday, 11 November 2022 03:51 AM

This bugger is the worst fellow the police department ever got. A disgraceful fellow.

Neil Friday, 11 November 2022 08:44 AM

Deshabandu's payback time is not far away. It will come with arrears.

Neel Friday, 11 November 2022 12:51 PM

Very good move. Thanks for judgement take such a decision. Ranil need to make a police rule for the every where of the public life. Where the fundamental rights of the nation. We urge from the concern people who involved with this process take maximum effort to bring them those police thugs to the low

Mahila Saturday, 12 November 2022 08:01 AM

Highflyer in the 'humanised electrification' of fellow beings in the pursuit of the TRUTH!!! Relentless and very persevering with ultimate objective of solving mysteries without care!!! Impediments undeterred!!

Buddhist Saturday, 12 November 2022 09:43 AM

How can Desabandu still be in duty when a case against him is being investigated by the same police? What low and non-order is this?

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