By Norman Palihawadane Courtesy The Island

Police said yesterday that no complaint had been made about an incident where Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa was attacked at Galle Face, on 09 May, and therefore they had not been able to conduct an investigation.

Neither Police Headquarters nor the Fort Police Station had received any complaint, Police Headquarters sources said, adding that investigations, however, were in progress into goon attacks on a group of anti-government protesters at the Galle Face Green, on 09 May, and the subsequent mob violence in many parts of the country.

Opposition Leader Premadasa was attacked at the Galle Face Green when he sought to step in to protect the anti-government protesters against SLPP goons. His security personnel took him to safety. JVP leader Anura Kumra Dissanayake, who visited Galle Face received a rousing welcome. The JVP later faulted Premadasa for having gone there in a luxury vehicle.

Meanwhile, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles told The Island yesterday that he had given strict instructions to the police that investigations into the May 09 incidents be conducted impartially and expeditiously.

Minister Alles said that the police officers should carry out their duties without fear and favour. He assured that he would, as the Minister stand by and protect every police officer who carries out his duties conscientiously.