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The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· Jaffna· 23 January 2025 ·Procedural: Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament

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Sivagnanam Shritharan raised concern over reports that a woman from Kilinochchi had allegedly died by suicide while in custody at the Maradana Police Station, asserting that she was killed. He questioned how such a death could occur inside a police station and requested the Minister of Public Security to ensure immediate justice.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, I wish to bring to the attention of the Hon. Minister of Public Security a grave matter. Reports state that a woman from Kilinochchi allegedly committed suicide at the Maradana Police Station yesterday. She did not commit suicide; she was killed. How could a detainee commit suicide inside a police station? This is horrendous. I request the Hon. Minister to ensure immediate justice.

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Hansard, Thursday, 23 January 2025 ·No. 1738314169039521 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 23 January 2025. No. 1738314169039521. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/10527