Indika Anuruddha behind assault on Oman investor in Katana: Opposition MP

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Finger is pointed at State Minister Indika Anuruddha for the assault on an apparel factory owner in Katana who happened to be an Oman national, an opposition party parliamentarian told Parliament today.

“The finger is pointed at the state minister and we request the President to remove him from the post,” MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha said.

MP Sudarshini Fernandopulle also said that a politician is behind the attack. “Around 500 families who depend on the factory have been affected as a result of the closure of this factory. A politician is behind the attack,” she said.

SJB MP Kavinda Jayawardene also aired similar remarks. Investors will not come to Sri Lanka if such ugly attacks such as these take place,” he said.

Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe who responded said the judiciary acts in accordance with the police reports and that he cannot do much about it because of this situation. “I cannot do much about the Katana incident. I will discuss the matter with the minister in charge of police,” he said in response to a request made by the opposition MPs to take stern action against those who are involved in the incident. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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Sokrates Tuesday, 09 May 2023 03:04 PM

Where is the problem. Even murderers are welcome in Ranil's government.

ANTON Tuesday, 09 May 2023 03:11 PM

THIS IS WHAT THEY MEAN DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO THEIR EDUCATION.

Sunil Tuesday, 09 May 2023 04:00 PM

The government MPs and ministers are now like uncontrolled bulls in China shops.

Adwani Tuesday, 09 May 2023 04:15 PM

Now and then everyday Sri Lankans politicians are behaving like Ghoo Kanna Yodayhyas. Omani national will give publicity in international media if Wijedasa will not take any action to provide justice.

VJ Tuesday, 09 May 2023 04:58 PM

It is like in the movies, a politician commits the crime and someone else will confess to the crime and goes to jail while the politician looks after his family. The politician serving a suspended sentence is at risk in this case.

R S Tuesday, 09 May 2023 05:48 PM

Those responsible will go scott-free while the needy suffer and the country loses the little dignity that is left. Sad to say that we are continuing to alienate ourselves from the civilized world.

Citizen Wednesday, 10 May 2023 05:04 AM

I hope the EU considers such wayward behaviour and acts of the MPs and the actions of illegal government of the country before granting any sort of GSP benefits.

DW Wednesday, 10 May 2023 06:54 AM

Whether the offender gets punished or not is dependent upon how important this person is to the president and other powerful politicians. In Melbourne Australia during covid, the state leader was fined by Police for not wearing a mask. It would never happen in Sri Lanka. The law only applies to the average citizens.

Rohan Wednesday, 10 May 2023 07:15 AM

Fat hopes of bringing in FDI to Sri Lanka when we have rotters like this in our Parliament...pathetic. Lets see the course of action

Mohamed Adham Wednesday, 10 May 2023 02:00 PM

Will the State minister be punished ? Absolutely NOT. Some small fry would be taken into custody and days later our wonderful judiciary would release them without charges for lack of evidence or some bull crap. Mr. Bean does not have the spine to crack the whip against Pohuttuwa members. He is their Godfather and savior.

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