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A renowned human rights lawyer has been threatened by a caller and it’s alleged that a minister is connected with the issue. Civil rights activist, writer and attorney-at-law Priyalal Sirisena received the threat by an unknown caller who demanded “not to interfere with the minister’s activities”. Repeated requests by Sirisena to the caller to divulge his name and the minister who is connected to the issue produced no response.


The call has been received from a foreign number “00971566018309” and Mr. Sirisena had lodged a complaint with the Kurunegala Police. 


“Don’t try to dance too much. Please withdraw what you have done against the minister. If not you will have to face a greater trouble,” the caller had threatened.


“Don’t allow us to warn you over and over again.  Attend only to your duties, but don’t try to be too smart. Don’t forget you have to travel on public roads,” the caller had further said.


 With over 16 years of experience as a lawyer, Sirisena also functions as an activist who got involved in a number of civil rights litigations. He opposed the Counter Terrorism Bill in 2018, representing some litigants, and also contributed in a number of cases where police torture and malpractices were involved. Mr. Sirisena has petitioned to the Supreme Court for violating his professional rights by two police officers attached to the Negombo Police Station; in an attempt to safeguard rights of lawyers at police stations (SC FR 06/2018). Earlier in 2016, he represented a widow of a person, allegedly killed by the police in Embilipitiya area (SC FR 30/2016). He also got involved in the Universal Periodic review process by the United Nations Human Rights council on Sri Lanka, in 2017 and 2022. Starting as a journalist Priyalal has also contributed as a columnist to Daily Mirror. 

Sirisena a is also the petitioner of Court of Appeal contempt case No. 08/2022 where Minister Sanath Nishantha is facing charges of contempt of court. 


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  • Justice Thursday, 25 May 2023 10:06 AM

    What is the position of the old Case of Contempt of Court against Sanath Nissantha ?

    Sunil Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:51 PM

    The country is moving towards absolute lawlessness.

    Sunil Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:51 PM

    The country is moving towards absolute lawlessness.

    june macapagal Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:57 PM

    Some Ministers are thugs and they do not understand the Law. These are the people who are running the affairs of this country. How can this country come up when such people are allowed to rule this country.

    Muzammil Thursday, 25 May 2023 05:28 PM

    If you want quick and efficient service lodge complaint through Dubai Police website and they will solve it

    Nadi Karunaratne Thursday, 25 May 2023 05:55 PM

    Unless the existing political class can be ejected and replaced by capable, patriotic and honest leaders we will continue to spiral downward. We are ruled by arrogant thugs, expect nothing good from them nor their enablers.

    Gb Thursday, 25 May 2023 06:24 PM

    So this minister partially admits to hurting/killing people on rhe Road? Like the motorcycle gunmen do? All these murders could be ordered by ministers to remove critics, aragalaya activists?

    TJ Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:25 PM

    Hand over the phone number to Dubai police.

    RP Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:54 PM

    Well, RW is the only one who can control these abusive and corrupt Ministers. Ministers should be told that they are not above the LAW and must adhere to them. Unfortunately, MeeHaraks with limited brain and education won't understand!

    Disgusted Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:37 PM

    Haha the name of the minister is clearly stated in the article and that minister is a well-known thug. Why are we even surprised at this news!! Mr sirisena will soon leave the country if he's wise enough. Sadly, there's no other way out!!

    joshua Thursday, 25 May 2023 10:25 PM

    This should give you more strength to take the case against the Minister much harder. Do not be afraid of these uneducated third class politicians

    Cherath Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:26 PM

    In the meantime, the President keep harping about everyone needing to get together to get out of crisis. Like all important matters, he wouldn't have a clue about how to deal with corrupt MPs having the time of their lives under his stooge leadership. Because he is at the mercy of people who hate him just as he hates them!

    Mahila Friday, 26 May 2023 12:30 AM

    FOREIGN MINISTER ALI SABRI NANA, IS WARNING CANADIAN HC, THAT THEIR CLAIM OF GENOCIDE IS FALSE ON ONE HAND AND TAKING UP CUDJELS WITH TRUDEAU, WARNING THEM!!?? WHO IS THIS CLOWN GIVING AMMHNITION TO THE CANADIANS THAT THEIR IS INDEED HR VIOLATIONS EVEN AT PRESENT!!! LONG PAST MULLIVAIKKAL DEFEAT OF LTTE UNDER "WAR FOR PEACE", 14 YEARS AGO! IS THIS GUY, WHOEVER HE IS IMMATERIAL, HE IS DEFINITELY NOT A PATRIOT (DESHA PREMI) BY ANY MEASURE BUT A TRAITOR (DESHADROHI)!!?? MAY LOSE GSP TOO!!?? WHITHER SRI LANKA!!??

    ANNECUNT Friday, 26 May 2023 12:54 AM

    YES BEST FOR YOU TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY AND GET DUBAI POLICE OR SCOTLAND YARD TO SOLVE THE CASE

    Jose Mo Friday, 26 May 2023 01:12 AM

    If you approach the UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority with this number (which is on the Etisalat network), it will be easy to find out who the caller is. Complain to the UAE TRA about this call and you will have the culprit and possibly apprehended.

    Statue of liberty Friday, 26 May 2023 03:48 AM

    We are not moving towards lawlessness. We ARE a lawless country.

    Demuni Uduwara Friday, 26 May 2023 04:36 AM

    It's crystal clear that Sri Lanka has now become lawless !

    Andrew Silva Friday, 26 May 2023 05:13 AM

    This caller is a caller with out a spine, just like some of our ministers.

    Jayasiri Friday, 26 May 2023 06:33 AM

    It is high time to protect people from the government and police. There are numerous examples similar to this and innocent and poor people are getting the brunt of the human right abuses. Many women and men have died while at the custody of police. We should get together and support all whose rights are violated by the ministers and the authorities such as police.

    Aze Friday, 26 May 2023 07:12 AM

    I guess nothing has changed or will change in Sri Lanka! What a sorry state of affairs

    Rod Friday, 26 May 2023 09:15 AM

    Only few 3rd world countries have this kind of behaviour for the past 20years or so sri lankan culture behaviour mentality have changed to various types of criminal activities due to corruption bribery influences etc...most acctvites are very common with high officials in every aspect This practises are become more and more common due to the system and the law

    Eri Claud Friday, 26 May 2023 08:58 PM

    Sanath Nisantha is a criminal politician. He talks like a thug. He must be in jail.


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