The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
The Minister tabled responses regarding the Channel 4 broadcast of 6 September 2023, stating that the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced a formal investigation based on a complaint by Rev. Rohan Silva under Colombo Fort Magistrate Case No. B 35802/2024. He also stated that related measures are being pursued through State diplomatic channels, but details cannot be disclosed at present as it may prejudice the process.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, I table the answer.
¶ 02 Answer tabled.
¶ 03 (a) (i) 2023.09.06 (date of Channel 4 broadcast). (ii) Yes. With respect to a complaint made by Rev. Rohan Silva, Executive Director, Centre for Society and Religion, No. 281, Deans Road, Colombo 10, a formal investigation has commenced under Colombo Fort Magistrate Case No. B 35802/2024 by the Criminal Investigation Department. (iii) Such measures are being pursued at State diplomatic level; disclosing details now may prejudice the process.
¶ 04 (b) Not applicable.
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