Probe still at early stage, all those involved will be arrested soon- IGP

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At least 14 statements have been recorded so far in connection with the recovery of a hand grenade at the Borella All Saints' Church and those involved into the incident will be arrested irrespective of their possition, IGP C.D. Wickramaratne said.

In a special statement the IGP said that those involved will be brought to justice.

The IGP said that the Borella Police first commenced investigations into the incident after the hand grenade was found on January 11.

Thereafter the Colombo Crimes Division took action to take over the investigation.

The IGP said that relevant CCTV footage is used for this investigation in accordance with the provisions of the law and further investigations will be carried out through scientific, technical, environmental evidence and personal evidence with the assistance of experts in the relevant fields.

These investigations are still in the early stages, he said.

A full investigation will be carried out into the person or persons who brought the grenade to the church, the motives behind the conspiracy and the persons who aided and abetted it.

The facts regarding the incident have already been reported to the court and further reports regarding the progress of the investigation will be submitted to the court.

The IGP said that all persons involved in this incident will be brought to justice as soon as possible. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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SRI Friday, 14 January 2022 05:21 PM

This is how you want to win election . You never learn lessons from 30 years of war and blood bath . Incite people and win election over racism card . People are not fool . They know all about it

පව් Friday, 14 January 2022 05:22 PM

People have no faith in you.

Vadivelu Yogaratnam Friday, 14 January 2022 07:42 PM

If the culprits are arrested and if they are influenced members of the present government, presidential pardon will follow.

Mohan Friday, 14 January 2022 07:52 PM

Wait till election and start the music

sumeda de silva Friday, 14 January 2022 08:14 PM

until these corrupt politicians are in power non of these guys cannot do there duties. if they do they will be kicked out form there jobs

Ramesh Friday, 14 January 2022 08:56 PM

Will there be a commission appointed to look into your findings, and a committee to study the commission's revelations?

Baaaa! Saturday, 15 January 2022 06:45 AM

They need some more time to find a proper scapegoat!

Sambo Saturday, 15 January 2022 01:10 PM

It will remain in the same stage for the next 100 years.

vince Saturday, 15 January 2022 01:37 PM

Yes.Pigs will be flying in Hambantota and Colombo.

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