{"id":70492,"date":"2017-10-09T14:06:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T21:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/?p=70492"},"modified":"2017-10-09T14:06:53","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T21:06:53","slug":"sri-lanka-innocent-man-illegally-arrested-under-fabricated-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/2017\/10\/09\/sri-lanka-innocent-man-illegally-arrested-under-fabricated-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"SRI LANKA: Innocent man illegally arrested under fabricated charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION-URGENT APPEALS PROGRAM<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Dear Friends,<\/p>\n

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information regarding Mr. Aandige Charuka Malinda Peiris, a resident of Kantale Police Division. Malinda was illegally arrested by Police Officers of the Kantale Police Division on 21 June 2017. He was not given any reason for his arrest. He was detained in a cell, accused of supporting the escape of his village friend from Police arrest. The victim does not know where his friend is. He reiterated the fact that he has not been involved in any illegal activity. The victim stated that the Police acted arbitrarily and illegally, violating the Law.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Case Narrative:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Asian Human Rights Commission has received information about Mr. Aandige Charuka Malinda Peiris, of No: 166\/2\/A, Bhathiyagama, Kantale in the Trincomalee District. Malinda is a day laborer and is married.<\/p>\n

At 7 p.m. of 21 June 2017, while at home, 8 uniformed Police Officers came to Malinda\u2019s
\nhome and asked him to come outside. When outside, Officers dragged him with hands cuffed, put him in a parked vehicle and brought him to the Kantale Police Station. Malinda questioned the Officers as to the reason for his arrest. He was accused of supporting another to escape arrest. This particular villager was his childhood friend. Malinda denied helping his friend to escape arrest and leave the village. Malinda vehemently denied the accusations and entreated the Officers to release him.<\/p>\n

The next day, 22 June, Malinda was produced before the Kantale Magistrate and released on bail.
\nMalinda states that he was illegally arrested and detained in a cell by the Kantale Police. They had violated his fundamental rights guaranteed him by the Constitution.<\/p>\n

Suggested Action:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please send letters to the Authorities listed below expressing your concern about this case. Request an immediate investigation into the allegations of illegal arrest by the Police. Prosecute those proved to be responsible under Criminal Law for misusing the powers of the State. The Officers involved must be subject to an internal investigation for breach of Police Departmental Orders. Please request the National Police Commission (NPC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to open a special investigation into the malpractices of Police Officers who abuse their powers.<\/p>\n

To support this case, please click here:<\/p>\n

SAMPLE LETTER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear _______<\/p>\n

SRI LANKA: Innocent man illegally arrested under fabricated charges<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of Victim:<\/strong> Mr. Aandige Charuka Malinda Peiris, of No: 166\/2\/A, Bhathiyagama, Kantale in\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0the Trincomalee District<\/p>\n

Alleged perpetrators:<\/strong> eight Police Officers attached to the Kantale Police Station<\/p>\n

Date of incident:<\/strong> 21 June 2017<\/p>\n

Place of incident:<\/strong> Kantale Police Division<\/p>\n

According to information I have received Mr. Aandige Charuka Malinda Peiris, of No: 166\/2\/A, Bhathiyagama, Kantale in the Trincomalee District. Malinda is a day laborer and is married.<\/p>\n

At 7 p.m. of 21 June 2017, while at home, 8 uniformed Police Officers came to Malinda\u2019s
\nhome and asked him to come outside. When outside, Officers dragged him with hands cuffed, put him in a parked vehicle and brought him to the Kantale Police Station. Malinda questioned the Officers as to the reason for his arrest. He was accused of supporting another to escape arrest. This particular villager was his childhood friend. Malinda denied helping his friend to escape arrest and leave the village. Malinda vehemently denied the accusations and entreated the Officers to release him.<\/p>\n

The next day, 22 June, Malinda was produced before the Kantale Magistrate and released on bail.
\nMalinda states that he was illegally arrested and detained in a cell by the Kantale Police. They had violated his fundamental rights guaranteed him by the Constitution.<\/p>\n

I request the intervention of your good offices. Ensure that the Authorities listed below open an immediate investigation into the allegations of violations of the fundamental rights of the victim by officers of the Sri Lanka Police Department. The officers involved should be subject to internal investigations for breach of Police Departmental Orders.<\/p>\n

Yours sincerely,<\/p>\n

———————
\nPLEASE SEND YOUR LETTERS TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Mr. Pujith Jayasundara
    \nInspector General of Police
    \nNew Secretariat
    \nColombo 1
    \nSRI LANKA
    \nFax: +94 11 2 440440 \/ 327877
    \nE-mail: igp@police.lk<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Mr. Jayantha Jayasooriya PC
    \nAttorney General
    \nAttorney General’s Department
    \nColombo 12
    \nSRI LANKA
    \nFax: +94 11 2 436421
    \nE-mail:     ag@attorneygeneral.gov.lk<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Secretary
    \nNational Police Commission
    \n3rd Floor, Rotunda Towers
    \n109 Galle Road
    \nColombo 03
    \nSRI LANKA
    \nTel: +94 11 2 395310
    \nFax: +94 11 2 395867
    \nE-mail:\u00a0    npcgen@sltnet.lk<\/a> or polcom@sltnet.lk<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Secretary
    \nHuman Rights Commission
    \nNo. 36, Kynsey Road
    \nColombo 8
    \nSRI LANKA
    \nTel: +94 11 2 694 925 \/ 673 806
    \nFax: +94 11 2 694 924 \/ 696 470
    \nE-mail:     sechrc@sltnet.lk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Thank you.<\/p>\n

    Urgent Appeals Program
    \nAsian Human Rights Commission (    ua@ahrc.asia<\/a>)<\/p>\n

    Read this UAC online<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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