-Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya highlighted that she has received the letter sent by the daughter of late journalist Lasantha Wickramathunga regarding the murder of her father and assured that the Government will take all the possible legal measures to ensure justice for him in Parliament yesterday (07).
The Prime Minister pointed out that “Our government’s position on this incident is very clear. We are ready to deliver justice regarding the murder of Lasantha Wickramathunga, and that was our position in the past. That is our position today as well”.
“Government will take all the necessary legal measures to ensure justice for the late journalist Lasantha Wickramathunga”
“I can understand Ahinsa’s concerns and the pain she undergoes at this moment. I assure her that we will do everything possible to deliver justice in this matter. We allow the Office of the Attorney General the necessary independence to act on this behalf and follow the necessary legal procedures. We have also discussed extensively with the President in this regard” the Premier added.
If there is a need to initiate a new investigation or re-gather evidence, actions will be taken towards that end. If it is necessary, new cases will be filed and will take every possible legal measure to ensure justice, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Prime Minister’s Media Division
