Govt. concerned over arrest of journalists: Keheliya

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While expressing that the government was concerned on the arrest of journalists during yesterday's protest in Mirihana, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today appropriate action would be taken on the matter.

The Minister told the news conference at the Presidential Media Centre that such arrests could happen when a mob behaving violently.

"When a mob turn violent,security personnel cannot practically check everyone. Anyone could carry a card and move around. I am not justifying the arrests. It shouldn't have happened as far as journalists are concerned. Unfortunately, it happened. We will ensure that media personnel's rights are ensured," he said. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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King Richard Friday, 01 April 2022 03:53 PM

In times of war the laws are silent.

Jaye Friday, 01 April 2022 04:22 PM

Go home

Ranaweera Friday, 01 April 2022 06:20 PM

So that you guys can come into power to rob the country and establish your kingdom.

ravin Friday, 01 April 2022 05:32 PM

You have given the correct version apply to you to public media. Rest you need to mark your own time.

vithura Friday, 01 April 2022 05:45 PM

This guy like the rest in the Govt. only speaks truth and nothing but the truth!

Buddhist Friday, 01 April 2022 08:33 PM

Kehaliya a guy who has not paid his electricity bill has no right to be even an MP.

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