Courtesy The Daily Mirror Defence Secretary Rtd.General Kamal Gunaratne said that there has been information that certain elements were attempting to incite violence under the guise of peaceful protests. In a video statement released today evening, Gunaratne urged all citizens to act with patience during these trying times and refrain from engaging in any unlawful […]

Courtesy Adaderana The Defence Secretary says the police and the armed forces empowered to use necessary force against those who endanger or harm the general public, engage in anti-social activities or cause damages to property. In a video statement, General (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne said certain groups are attempting to incite violence among the general public […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror Daily Mirror journalist Jamila Husain was threatened by a group of protestors at the protest in front of SLPP MP Dhammika Perera’s house today morning, obstructing the journalist from carrying out her duties. Some of the individuals who had joined in the protest had approached the journalist while she was on […]

By Shamindra Ferdinando Courtesy The Island Insurgent attacks on lawmakers’ houses SLPP lawmaker Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has questioned the failure on the part of the new administration to investigate the organised violence, unleashed on members of Parliament, on May 09. Dr. Godahewa, who was the Media Minister at the time violence erupted, countrywide, in the […]

By P.K.Balachandran Courtesy NewsIn.Asia Colombo, June 1: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate and report on the incidents of arson, looting, and all types of damages to properties and loss of life in several parts of the country between March 31 and May 15.    The Commission of […]

Courtesy Adaderana The President has appointed a three-member Presidential Commission to inquire into the incidents of arson, looting, murders, injuries caused to individuals and damages to properties in parts of the country between March 31 and May 15, 2022. The commission of inquiry is headed by Supreme Court Justice Buwaneka Aluvihare and also includes former […]

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 […]

Courtesy Adaderana A committee has been appointed to look into any lapses by tri-forces during the unrest at Mirihana on the 31st of March and the nationwide tensions erupted on the 9th of May. The committee comprises Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunathilake  and General R. M. Daya […]

Courtesy Hiru News Major General Vikum Liyanage is to be appointed as the new Army Commander of Sri Lanka on June 01 after General Shavendra Silva relinquishes his post, Army media said. General Shavendra Silva will assume office on 1 June 2022 as new Chief of Defence Staff after relinquishing the office of the Commander […]

Courtesy Adaderana The residence of an owner of a filling station in the Ipalogama area in Anuradhapura has been set ablaze by a certain group of individuals. The incident had occurred at around 9.40 p.m. last night (21) at the residence located in the Bogaha Akkare area in Ipalogama. The home owner’s wife and two […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that some organized groups are preventing fuel trucks to pass certain areas demanding they be unloaded at different fuel stations and threatening to set fire to them. The Minister said that If the organized groups continue to do so, they will have to suspend […]

By Nicole Johnston, news reporter, Sri Lanka Courtesy Sky News It’s difficult to fathom the fury that people must have felt to not only set fire to it and smash it to pieces, but also loot everything they could get their hands on. An hour’s drive from Colombo, a luxury hotel wedding venue was utterly […]

Courtesy Adaderana The Inspector-General of Police and the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security had given directives not to use water cannons and tear gas at the ruling party supporters who were heading towards the GotaGoGama protest site at the Galle Face Green on the 9th of May, says MP Ramesh Pathirana. The former […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror Claiming that attacks on MPs’ residences were not restricted to May 9, Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today MPs residences were being attacked from April 4. He told Parliament that some organised groups started attacking the residences of MPs after the incident where the President’s private residence was surrounded by a group […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror Some 230 people have been arrested over various charges including  violation of curfew, attacking public, causing damages to public and private properties since May 9. Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said 68 out of them have been remanded. He said among the arrested, 71 were from the Western Province, 43 from […]

Courtesy Adaderana Sri Lanka Police says it has arrested a total of 230 suspects in connection with curfew violations, looting, assaults, public and private property damages and other offences following the unrest that broke out on the 9th of May. According to police spokesperson, 68 of the arrestees are currently in remand custody. In a […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence on Saturday denied reports of ex-LTTE cadre regrouping to launch attacks” in Sri Lanka, as reported by The Hindu, citing sources in Indian intelligence. The article is completely baseless. We have received no intelligence warning of such a security threat,” a Ministry spokesman said. The report, […]

S. Vijay Kumar Courtesy The Hindu ‘Sri Lankan Tamil outfits abroad have planned attacks to mark Mullivaikal anniversary’ Intelligence agencies have warned of erstwhile cadre of the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) regrouping to launch attacks in Sri Lanka, as the country is embroiled in a deep economic and political crisis. As the […]

Courtesy The Daily Mirror Newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had pledged to repeal the shoot at sight order given to security forces after the recent violence. Mr. Wickremesinghe made this pledge when foreign journalists questioned him about this procedure. Prime Minister’s office said such orders will be given to security forces only if riots […]

Courtesy Adaderana President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, condemning the initial actions that led to the unruly incidents on the 9th of May, says he has directed the Inspector-General of Police to conduct an impartial inquiry in this regard. Delivering a special statement to the nation today (May 11), he said the armed forces and the police have […]

Courtesy Adaderana The tri-forces are instructed to use necessary force to prevent vehicles checking by unlawful gangs or violent groups, incidents of damaging public or private property, looting and assault, the Ministry of Defence says. They are also directed to also open fire when required, the ministry noted in a statement.

Courtesy Adaderana All police stations have been instructed to exercise maximum force to prevent vehicle searches by unruly mobs or violent groups and incidents of damaging public or private property, looting and assault, Sri Lanka Police says. Police officers are also directed to open fire when necessary to prevent such incidents, the police media division […]

Courtesy Adaderana Sri Lanka Police says 59 social media groups used to gather people for violent incidents since May 09 have been identified and that investigations are underway to initiate legal action against the admins of these groups.  Issuing a release, the Police Spokesman’s Office said that various social media networks and social media groups […]

BY Dinitha Rathnayake  Courtesy Aruna The Police have commenced investigations in connection with the damage to a number of homes and other properties owned by former Ministers, incumbent Government MPs, and Local Government (LG) members, following attacks that also led to acts of arson by protestors on Monday (9) and yesterday (10). The attacks followed […]

Courtesy Adaderana The armed forces have been ordered to open fire on any person involved in looting public property or causing physical harm to others, the Ministry of Defence says. In a video statement, Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne urged the general public to refrain from such conduct. He urged the country’s youth to continue their […]

Courtesy Hiru News Police Media Spokesman SP Nihal Thalduwa stated that an ALL ISLAND police curfew has been imposed indefinitely&nbsp;with immediate effect.<br /><br />The police spokesman said in a statement that strict action would be taken against those who damage public property, mobilizing public assembly and committing acts of violence during the curfew.

Courtesy CGTN A top Sri Lankan policeman was attacked by a mob and hospitalized on Tuesday, AFP reported citing the police. Local media reported that Deshabandu Tennakoon, a senior inspector in charge of Western Province, was assaulted in Colombo.

Courtesy newsin.asia Colombo, May 9 (newsin.asia) – The police curfew imposed until 7 am tomorrow has been extended to 7 am the next day (11).

Sri Lanka News US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has condemned the situation today (09) by posting a message on her Twitter account. The message says “We condemn the violence against peaceful protestors today, and call on the government to conduct a full investigation, including the arrest prosecution of anyone who incited violence. Our […]

Courtesy Hiru News Police Media Spokesman SP Nihal Thalduwa stated that an ALL ISLAND police curfew has been imposed indefinitely&nbsp;with immediate effect.<br /><br />The police spokesman said in a statement that strict action would be taken against those who damage public property, mobilizing public assembly and committing acts of violence during the curfew.