Army report on Rathupaswala on Aug 21

15 Aug 2013 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The date of submission of the preliminary report of the committee appointed by Army Commander Daya Ratnayake to investigate the events that took place in Rathupaswala on August 1, has now postponed to August 21, informed sources said.

A senior officer attached to Army Headquarters said that the delay was due to the police officers who were to give who evidence before the committee being unable to do so as they had been summoned to the Gampaha courts for the post mortem examinations and to give evidence.

The committee is headed by Major General Jagath Dias, and includes Brigadiers Jayanath Jayaweera, Indunil Silva and Thilak Weerakoon. They were to have handed over their report to the army commander within two weeks.

Evidence had been given by members of the army, including Brigadier Deshapriya Gunawardene. A summary of the evidence is being prepared.
Meanwhile, army media spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya, said that the statements of members of the public would be recorded at the Weliveriya Police Station by the Army’s investigation committee over the next few days.(Indika Ramanayake)

Breaking News

Army report on Rathupaswala on Aug 21

Most Popular Articles

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 108

’’Cut out the noise, focus on your game’’; Sri Lanka great reaches out to Sooryavanshi

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

Sri Lanka find right combination in WI defeat

Heavy rain expected as El Niño conditions set to develop globally after February: Officials

Latest News

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina advances to knockout stage

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Bracket and Schedule: Road to the Final Takes Shape

WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

US Assistant Secretary of State meets President Dissanayake

US Treasury eases sanctions, issues 60-day license for Iranian oil amid progress in peace talks