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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith called for an independent international probe into the Channel 4 video on the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019.
Coming up with several demands Cardinal Ranjith called for a free, impartial, transparent and broad investigation into what Channel 4 had revealed in its programme, the alleged plot behind the tragedy, all facts and of persons mentioned in the video, especially with regard to their roles in the mayhem.
“The investigation should be carried out by an independent international team assisted by local officials of the CID who were originally sought by the government and later transferred,” he told journalists.
“Those officials who were in the police and security services and are under investigations and who hold high positions should be suspended forthwith. Those who have been named by Channel 4 should move out before the investigations,” he added.
"DIGs Nilantha Jayawardene and Deshabandu Tennekoon should be suspended from their posts,” he stressed.
The Archbishop called upon all police and security officers who are aware of the facts with regard to the attack to come out and reveal the truth.
“Appointing a select committee once again is a waste of time and resources,” he added.
Meanwhile it was announced that all churches will conduct special prayers on September 8, calling for the truth to come out.
The Cardinal also lauded Channel 4 for coming out with the video.
melville perera Friday, 08 September 2023 12:57 PM
Cardinal's conduct is most unbecoming and brings to mind the reign of King Charles V (13th century) where he destroyed church powers and even unseated popes for interfering in state matters. He lauds the C4 disclosures without a direct comment which reflects a veiled backing by him. He is covered under the constitution to pray, practice and propagate his non-indigenous religion introduced by exploring colonists who found our country convenient to peddle their faith He appears to be exhausted of the bible and now seeking cheap publicity with an array of microphones in front of him via TV channels
Ian Bertus Saturday, 09 September 2023 01:12 PM
Dont you know that every religion that came to this country came from abroad? Hence if you classify Christianity as non-indigenous, all the others also fall into that category. One did not spring up from this land? Carry on your defence of the Easter Suinday cover up. Make use of the few months left.
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