Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

Saudi Arabia, Qatar should stop financing Muslim extremists in SL: Dayasiri

7 May 2019 09:24 am - 4     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

General Secretary of the SLFP, former minister Dayasiri Jayasekara made an appeal to Saudi Arabia and Qatar yesterday to not let extremist groups in those countries to finance Muslim fundamentalists in Sri Lanka like National Thawheed Jamaath (NTJ), who carried out the Easter Sunday carnage. 

He told reporters that there was firm evidence to prove that religious extremists in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the IS (Islamic State) terrorists had funded the Muslim fundamentalists in Sri Lanka for several years. “I believe that the armed forces, the Special Task Force (STF) and the police had hit the nerve center of Muslim extremists. 

But we must not let complacency take the upper hand.  We must be vigilant on possible acts of terrorism round the clock and round the year - until religious fundamentalism is fully annihilated,” Mr. Jayasekara stressed. 

Mr. Jayasekara said the SLFP was fully supportive of the banning of the face veil worn by Muslim women that hinders the identification of the person who wears it. 

He also added that a representation made to President Maithripala Sirisena by Jamaithulla Ulemas had approved the ban and also requested the President to bring Madrasasa and other religious schools under the supervision of the Education Ministry. “There must be strict monitoring of Muslim preachers who arrive in Sri Lanka on tourist visas and give speeches on religious fundamentalism at Madrasas to radicalise Muslim youths. 

This has to be stopped forthwith and a comprehensive monitoring system is vital to control the mushrooming of Madrasas, grouping of extremists as Muslim religious organisations and opening of mosques in a haphazard manner,’ he stressed. Mr. Jayasekara praised the armed forces, the STF and the police for their commendable service and added not a single bomb explosion or terrorist act took place after 22nd of April. 

The law enforcement authorities have uncovered tonnes of explosives, arms and ammunition which were kept to carry out acts of terrorism. “The country is returning to normalcy surely and fast. Therefore, parents must not get scared to send their children to schools and public servants and employees of the private sector to their workplaces,” he added. 
Mr. Jayasekara said the SLFP was fully against the introduction of counter-terrorism legislations after repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and added the need of the hour was to further strengthen the PTA with necessary amendments to fight religious terrorism influenced by extremist ideology. (Sandun A Jayasekera)


Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 4

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka
  • Mohammed Nazran Nalir Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:12 PM

    Jayasiri, anyone can express their own POV in front of media . but be vigilant when you give comment about other countries. I dare you to proof your self that Qatar is funding for Muslim extremists??

    Gobba Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:22 PM

    Why didnt you say anthing about the Muslim contribution to this effort? Muslim information helped the Forces to round up these terrorists quickly.

    Gona Tuesday, 07 May 2019 04:42 PM

    Dayasiri, you are absolutely correct, there must be strict monitoring of Muslim preachers and Buddist Terrorist who arrive in Sri Lanka like Asin Viradu.

    Maid mama Tuesday, 07 May 2019 06:56 PM

    Who r u to tell these countries to do what. You are a maid supplier and be that.


Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H