Threats on EC members: PAFFREL says delaying probe will damage pride of police

30 January 2023 03:16 pm - 10 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Some Election Commission members' houses and vehicles have been photographed and forwarded to the person who is threatening them through WhatsApp from overseas, People's Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi said.

In a letter sent to IGP C.D Wickremeratne, the PAFFREL Executive Director said though the police are investigating the death threats on some Election Commission members, even though almost 12 days have passed since these incidents, no one has been arrested yet.

He, however, expressed his gratitude to the IGP for the prompt action to provide protection to the Election Commission members who were under threat of death.

Hettiarachchi said that it is clear that even though the person who is threatening is doing it from abroad, he is getting the support he needs in Sri Lanka. " Some commissioners' houses and vehicles have been photographed and forwarded to them through WhatsApp. And it seems to have happened on several occasions," he said in his letter.

The Executive Director said Sri Lanka Police has skilled crime investigators and the delay of these investigations will damage the pride of the police department.

Also, it will be a threat to the members of the Election Commission and obstacle in carrying out their work freely due to the delay in bringing criminals to justice.

He requested IGP to pay special attention to these matters and carry out the relevant investigations promptly. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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 - 10

Thakku Mukku Monday, 30 January 2023 03:43 PM

Oh ..what pride of police is left there to talk about when politics playing the game ?

Waco Monday, 30 January 2023 03:55 PM

Power full politicians who do not want an election are behind this.

Aviator Monday, 30 January 2023 04:13 PM

What pride do the police have? They are the most hated in this country. They just work for the goons that run this country.

anura hettiarachchi Monday, 30 January 2023 04:33 PM

What pride left in SL Police?

Wiseman Monday, 30 January 2023 04:51 PM

Give Election Commission members STF protection till election is over.

Too much over the top comment about pride of police Monday, 30 January 2023 05:19 PM

How many actual deaths have happened that are widely publicised about, like for example in the Borella cemetery but nothing is found many weeks later. PAFFREL is too much with saying damage the pride of the police. Recently the Kanjipani Imran got away to India. Our country is bankrupt. Police are utterly brutal since Ranil came in. How about the Easter Bombing, serious matters like that and no real problems with anyone's pride. PAFFREL is saying rubbish about damage the pride of the police.

Nm Monday, 30 January 2023 05:37 PM

PAFFREL get funds from foreign countries. They get more funds during election period. They thrive on elections. Country can go to hell, people can go without medicine, food,

ranjan Monday, 30 January 2023 05:47 PM

all know who is behind this and who wants the election to be cancelled.

Mahendra Fernando Monday, 30 January 2023 05:55 PM

What pride does the police department actually have? Stop trolling them, Paffrel.

Dee Monday, 30 January 2023 06:38 PM

Wow! So disclosure the person's responsible!

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.

Threats on EC members: PAFFREL says delaying probe will damage pride of police

Comments - 10

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Suspicious death of 23-year-old woman at hotel sparks concerns

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

New Visa procedure implemented

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

April 15 declared a government holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

Amir, Wasim return to Pakistan national team

TODAY'S HEADLINES

100 Police personnel trained to target criminals operating on motorbikes

Catholic Church receives full report

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali’s possession of Gota’s Range Rover

We are struggling with severe shortage of staff – Excise Chief

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win