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Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratna said that the security forces will act to maintain peace and also will not hesitate to enforce law against those involving in violence.
Although peaceful protests taking place democratically may be accepted, the Defence Secretary said that they will act to ensure that no acts of violence take place.
The statement;
Due to the turbulent situation in the country, the masses have rallied and are holding series of organized protests in various parts of the country. Although these protests are being organized under the theme "Peaceful Campaign" seeming to represent the democratic rights of the people, it is observed that two groups are active in this regard.
One group is conducting peaceful protests and they disperse peacefully, while the other group is deliberately engaging in violent protests in an organized manner causing damage to public and private properties and disrupting the day to day life of the people on main roads and in public places.
In a backdrop where the State of Emergency is in place, it can be accepted that peaceful protests are conducted to protect the democratic rights of the people. However, acting under the guise of peaceful protests and placing the security forces that are committed to maintaining peace in an awkward position, while damaging private property, demonstrates that this campaign has now gone beyond the framework of democracy due to its violent nature.
In some areas, protesters were seen riding motorbikes and hurling stones and petrol bombs at homes and shops. Meanwhile, several other groups have also engaged in organized burglary on Monday (4). I would like to note that there are instances where the houses of protesters who are away from their homes to participate at protests have also been broken into by thieves. The Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Public Security, tri-forces and the Sri Lanka Police, who are at all times committed in protecting the public are constantly monitoring these protests. Although peaceful protests taking place democratically may be accepted, I would like to inform that we will act to ensure that no acts of violence take place.
I further emphasize that the security forces will act to maintain peace and also will not hesitate to enforce law against those involving in violence. Finally, as the Secretary of Defence, I request the people of this country to carry out peaceful protests if deemed necessary, which is their democratic right, and not to involve in acts of damaging and setting fire to public and private property. I also urge them, not to be deceived by those who incite violence for various motives.
Alam Tuesday, 05 April 2022 02:43 PM
You better resign, as u will be hauled before the war crimes tribunal. Violence is perpetuated by Gota as he wants to stay in power to protect the jarapaksa wealth. We need you to resign or your future will be in a cell.
Alam Tuesday, 05 April 2022 02:43 PM
You better resign, as u will be hauled before the war crimes tribunal. Violence is perpetuated by Gota as he wants to stay in power to protect the jarapaksa wealth. We need you to resign or your future will be in a cell.
Chinthaka Tuesday, 05 April 2022 04:09 PM
Of course you're an expert on using violence against unarmed people
Kevin john Tuesday, 05 April 2022 04:22 PM
You will be answerable to genocide you did during the war time
Chryshan Tuesday, 05 April 2022 04:24 PM
Who is this basterd to tell us what to do. Get lost.
Triple X Tuesday, 05 April 2022 04:31 PM
Be wise and take people’s side to protect you and your families future.
anura hettiarachchi Tuesday, 05 April 2022 04:32 PM
Why only now. Can you and your colleague weerasekara enforce the civil and criminal laws as well
pissu double Tuesday, 05 April 2022 04:39 PM
Oyatath pissuda oyage boss wage.. gedera yanna suudanamwela inna.. You are not above the law.
Siva Tuesday, 05 April 2022 04:50 PM
Joker
Curious Tuesday, 05 April 2022 05:05 PM
Ooh what is about u and violence that rings a bell. Actually, an alarming red siren!
peter Tuesday, 05 April 2022 05:13 PM
violence is the only thing you guys are capable of, and call yourself Buddhist-shame on you
sunil Tuesday, 05 April 2022 05:14 PM
How can a Defence Secretary issue warning to the citizens. Your salary is paid by us
Ranaweera Tuesday, 05 April 2022 05:28 PM
Thank you sir, dont listen to ungrateful modayas , please protect the country from these disruptive ungrateful modayas. Because you sacrificed, we have a country , if LTTE was not defeated at that time, these ungrateful modayas would have to hang on to a boat in the sea and protest. They will face it after 2 years anyway.
vithura Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:14 PM
Why has he not resigned yet?
Triple X Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:15 PM
First of all you get ready to safeguard yourself
Bugger Off Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:15 PM
Who are you !!!!! Who are you !!!!!!!!!!! Just another lackey, boot licker and Rajapaksa shit bucket carrier.
Kps Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:20 PM
Kamal don’t forget the people power. You get your pay from the people therefore you protect the people
M Fernando Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:12 PM
Defence Secretary Will you be so quick to act against those who inflict violence against the people ? People like the thugs who came in a Defender and attacked protestors ? Or were they your own thugs ?
Canadian Tamil Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:13 PM
To Ranaweera: thank you for funny comment and thank you also for voting for warcriminals in the government who betray their loving Sinhalese"Buddhists". We are really enjoying ourselves here, hahahaha.
Aquarius Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:15 PM
This is another third grade boot licker, may be licks other places of the anatomy too.
saman Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:22 PM
Who cares about Gota's boot lickers.
RP Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:56 PM
Obviously you are oblivious to what is happening with the masses on the streets. Shame on you for even uttering these words. It won't take so long for your Chief to run away so, qualified people can govern and remedy the economic shambles brought by these un-qualified politico appointees!
RP Tuesday, 05 April 2022 07:56 PM
Obviously you are oblivious to what is happening with the masses on the streets. Shame on you for even uttering these words. It won't take so long for your Chief to run away so, qualified people can govern and remedy the economic shambles brought by these un-qualified politico appointees!
friends Tuesday, 05 April 2022 08:13 PM
If people are hungry and they go to the streets, it's not Violance, it's a REVOLUTION. Looks like you don't check this. Go home.
Thomas Dharmachandra Wednesday, 06 April 2022 08:21 AM
He is one of the Rajapakes supporter for illegal actions You will have to answer for all your utterings and actions
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