{"id":89082,"date":"2019-05-19T16:30:14","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T23:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/?p=89082"},"modified":"2019-05-19T16:30:14","modified_gmt":"2019-05-19T23:30:14","slug":"query-on-release-of-suspects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/2019\/05\/19\/query-on-release-of-suspects\/","title":{"rendered":"Query on release of suspects"},"content":{"rendered":"

RIENZIE WIJETILLEKE Courtesy The Island<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

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It is very clear from the media reports that there have been attempts by two VIPs of the present government to obtain the release of suspects taken in by the CID on account of the 21st April Easter Sunday bombing.
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It was shocking to see one of them participating in subsequent Cabinet meetings.
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Have the two leaders, and those in authority, forgotten that over 300 lives were lost and causing injuries to several hundred on account of these terror acts. There are kith & kin still in a state of shock and trying to continue life facing the numerous problems. Most of them probably have issues to continue their basic livelihoods. Some of them are parents of young children, and others bread winners of those still living.
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We read with disgust the attempts being made to interfere in the police investigations, and going to the extent of obtaining bail for nine of the suspects even before any investigations are completed.
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(The Army Commander has attempted to soften the situation by stating that it was a mere request).
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Under these circumstances it is reasonable for the public to infer that the investigations currently taking place may not be fair.
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I seriously repeat my proposal published in the papers a few days ago, which I strongly believe is the only way out for this country to take a steadier path to progress. They were:
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Through a People\u2019s Referendum place the following questions to the voters.
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The rulers of both major parties since independence have failed to manage this country in a constructive manner Yes\/No?
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To remove the powers enjoyed by the present politicians through the parliament (in other words suspend parliament for a specific period) Yes\/No?
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To appoint a non-political public figure who currently enjoys all-round respect from the public as the head of the Government for a SPECIFIED PERIOD Yes\/No?
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Such person to be given authority to appoint a cabinet of a maximum of 15 professionals from specialized fields Yes\/No?
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This country, as at today, requires and overall change in the present structure and style of governance Yes or No?
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The current president is allowed an extension of further three months, in order to carry out the above responsibilities Yes\/No?
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RIENZIE WIJETILLEKE
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Colombo 07
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