Minister Alles vows stringent action against police misconduct in Yukthiya operation

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Colombo, May 13 (Daily Mirror) - Responding to allegations of police officers misusing the Yukthiya Operation and being involved with criminals in exchange for bribes, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said that stringent action will be taken against any officers found abusing their authority.

The minister told Daily Mirror that he would not tolerate any such incidents and asserted that he had already taken action against certain police officers implicated in such allegations and their association with criminals. "When we look at recent incidents, everyone knows the about the action I have taken against those found misusing their uniforms," he said.

Recently, several MPs alleged that innocent people including school children are arrested under the Yukthiya Operation for minor offences in some police stations and they are unreasonably charged under Act 54 of the Criminal Procedure.

SLPP MP Samanpriya Herath told Parliament that people have faced serious issues in the Kurunegala district as youth found loitering at junctions and roads are also taken into custody and charged under Act 54 of the Criminal Procedure.

In response to allegations, Minister Alles refuted claims of innocent people being wrongfully detained under the operation and asserted that such incidents may have occurred during routine police raids, not under Yukthiya operations.

Explaining the nature of the Yukthiya Operation, Minister Alles clarified its focus on arresting identified drug traffickers rather than individuals solely involved in drug consumption.

Addressing concerns raised against police, Minister Alles acknowledged that there are issues within certain police stations and pledged to take action against any officers found engaging in misconduct.

"I'm aware that there are concerns within certain police stations. Some individuals have issues against specific Police OICs and wanted to remove them. However, it's important to note that I can't simply remove OICs, SSPs, or DIGs at will. There is a procedure for such actions. I have never succumbed to political pressure in these matters," the minister said.

The minister said that he is not concerned about the opinions of a few individuals regarding the Yukthiya operation.

"The majority of the public understand what we are actually doing. They can gauge whether there is a reduction in drug-related incidents. My focus lies solely on these people. I am committed to creating a drug-free country. However, if any police officers are involved in any misuse incidents, I will take swift and decisive action against them," he said.

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Yohan Monday, 13 May 2024 08:55 AM

Lol. You should first resign for the misconduct of visa process. Giving the visa process to a poorly rated company without a tender. When the minister is corrupt nothing to say about the other officers under his ministry. RW manage to score some points recently and this fellow reduce all those points.

Ayyash Mohammed Monday, 13 May 2024 10:17 AM

Keep up the good work Mr. Minister. You are doing a great job!

Jan Monday, 13 May 2024 10:18 AM

We should blame the idiots that voted for these self serving incompetent characters to lead our country.

Priyanke de Silva Monday, 13 May 2024 10:49 AM

Agreed!

Bryan Monday, 13 May 2024 10:52 AM

Extremely corrupted puppet minister of RW.

Mix Bag of Voters Monday, 13 May 2024 11:57 AM

@Jan -so agree with you. Unfortunately most Voters are still satisfied with this regime as seen with ## Ayyash Mohammed comments. It’s a mix bag mate. Hope for more of your kind to wisely vote this coming elections.

Yohan Monday, 13 May 2024 01:46 PM

He came via national list. Dual citizenship holder. Most of these dual citizenship holders are the biggest issue for the country.

Desha Bindu Monday, 13 May 2024 11:16 AM

Ultimate justice.

DOT Monday, 13 May 2024 11:32 AM

They need proper training and awareness programs and close monitoring!

Onlooker Monday, 13 May 2024 12:16 PM

Why stringent action will be taken against any officers - sometimes lenient action taken for same offence? There should be one law and one set of disciplinary punishments as per Establishment Code which ministers regularly violate. Gota even said I am SirCular.

cineha Monday, 13 May 2024 01:23 PM

What moral right he has to say that after all that VFS visa fiasco?

Good try Monday, 13 May 2024 01:41 PM

He is trying to evade criticism

Ram Monday, 13 May 2024 03:31 PM

What about the past incidents where uniform was misused. Our SC in a recent judgement confirmed the involvement of Deshabandu in a assault and even made order for compensation payment. He ended as IG. So please treat with the same spoon the Policemen who have done wrongs implementing Yukthiya

Sirimal Udapala Monday, 13 May 2024 05:48 PM

Do not TARNISH your father's name! Go home soon!!

G Gamarala Monday, 13 May 2024 06:13 PM

Instead of making empty promises with vague assurances of action, let's focus on tangible results and accomplishments. It's time for our leaders to speak about what has been achieved rather than what might happen in the future, because too often, tomorrow never truly comes.

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Minister Alles vows stringent action against police misconduct in Yukthiya operation

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