This was with regard to a statement made by the IG last Friday (13) in the presence of over 450 CID officers.
IG Pujith Jayasundara had said that it was Finance Minister Mangala samaraweera who had handed over the video to the media in which the IG had threatened and assaulted the lift operator of the Police Headquarters, Samarakone Banda.
When Sri Lanka Mirror contacted Minister Samaraweera regarding the media reports published in this regard, the minister said he would complain to the Police Commission regarding this statement as soon as he returns to the country.
“I have been notified of the irresponsible statement by the IG. I personally don’t have the time to be releasing gossip of the police heads to the media. Further I will not stoop to such levels. However, the behaviour of the IG is of grave concern and I will take appropriate action regarding this matter as soon as I return to the country,” the minister added.
IG’s story?
The statement made by the IGP before a group of CID officers was reported by ‘Lanka News Web’ as follows:
“I know that a senior DIG at the headquarters gave the video to minister Mangala Samaraweera. Then, Mangala got a coordinating secretary of his to give it to a website operating from overseas (the IGP has named the person and the website). All of them are trying to expel me. That will not work. The president and the prime minister are protecting me fully.”
Almost in tears he went on to say, “You all have seen the clip? Have I assaulted Samarakoon Banda? I only caught him by his collar.
Did I say I would rape that policewoman? (She was there at the meeting) I said that I would ruin you too. Now, all of them are getting together to ruin me. That does not mean I was to be raped.”
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