Teenager behind message to Muslims: CID

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The CID has identified a 15-year-old boy as the one who had sent the controversial message warning Muslims not to attend the Nuwara Eliya Spring Festival saying it would be unsafe for Muslims.

Investigations had revealed that the student studying at a Colombo International school had initially sent the message to one of his relatives not knowing the gravity of what he was doing.

Police said the message was baseless and Muslims, Sinhalese and Tamils were enjoying the festivities in Nuwara Eliya peacefully.

A rumour had been spread that clerics at a Nuwara Eliya mosque had sent a message asking Muslims not to attend Nuwara Eliya Spring Festival.

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Comments - 14

weha Friday, 19 April 2013 01:53 PM

put the blame on a kid who cannot be taken seriously so that all this will be swept under the carpet. is that the play now?

Suq Madique Friday, 19 April 2013 01:53 PM

What about the hate messages BBS is spreading openly? How come the CID is dumb on that?

FarookThe newspaper Friday, 19 April 2013 02:02 PM

Just a spark is enough at the moment. I hope people of all communities desist from these activities and enjoy the peace that we have achieved after a three decade war. With the spiralling cost of living everyone is finding it very difficult. and a war will drive us to the wall and we shall never get up again!!!

kandykolla Friday, 19 April 2013 02:18 PM

Did he got involved in the Boston bombings too ??

Jiggy Friday, 19 April 2013 02:51 PM

as per our ministers this is also "Boys will be Boys".

xlntgson Friday, 19 April 2013 03:02 PM

Good messages ignored, some brag they delete all messages fear of spams (!)

Cobra Saturday, 20 April 2013 01:42 AM

In this case age doesn't matter, he should be given the maximum together with whoever influenced him to do it!

Fayad Saturday, 20 April 2013 04:57 AM

All racist & extremist parties organisations should be banned
in favour of peace in our beautiful nation

edward Saturday, 20 April 2013 06:52 AM

He is a kid badly motivated , need to give proper educational .

PA Saturday, 20 April 2013 07:58 AM

Kids become terrorists influenced by adults. Take this seriously.

Balasena Saturday, 20 April 2013 03:56 PM

Send him to rehabilitation centre.

Ravi Monday, 22 April 2013 07:21 AM

definitely there is some influential guy's must be behind. teenager must be a cover up

mohamed asfar Monday, 22 April 2013 10:17 AM

what is the reason he send those messages? is he crazy or someone making him do that ?

A Sri Lankan! Monday, 22 April 2013 11:11 AM

How come the CID haven't investigated on hate messages sent against purchasing at certain retail shops during the New Year season ???
Please curb these racists,whoever it maybe.
Thank you!

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