By Colombo Telegraph –
Malaka Silva and Rehan Wijeratne, who were remanded on Monday for allegedly assaulting an army major, were released by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today on bail with two sureties of Rs 1 million each , charges are to be filed against the Army officer on allegations he made a false statement.
According to Daily Mirror report, the army Major Chandana Pradeep , who is a witness in an assault case, was questioned by Magistrate Kansihka Wijeratne before the two suspects in this case was released on bail. The Magistrate asked major why he recanted on his earlier statement that the two suspects had assaulted him.
The major responded saying he was under shock at the time he made his complaint to the police. The Magistrate asked him how an army intelligence unit officer with more than 15 years of service could suffer from shock. Then the major said it happened because he was bleeding and traumatised at the time.
The Magistrate said even though a settlement had been reached between the two parties, would not be considered as over because of the robbery charge that is still pending.
He directed the police to investigate the matters mentioned in the complaint made by the army major and also check the CCTV footage on the incident before they submitted their report to court on September 24.
The police were also directed to tell court the action that would be taken against the army major.
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gamini / September 21, 2012
I always thought the Folk Lore of King Kakille was fiction, but never thought it to be real.
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Native Vedda / September 21, 2012
gamini
Usually the state blames the victims or in this case charges the victim.
Good governance and good practice, good luck.
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Sudubanda / September 24, 2012
Army will not be able to hide this longer – since they did not adequately focus on the deaths of several Army men occured recently through land slide – nevertheless calling special investigations on the matter in which Major was assulted by Malayaka SILVA – will have to pay more attention.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Absc8cmbDR4
Perhaps, Mevin himself intended to sweep this issue under the carpet because his illegal drug dealings would have been revealed – if the issue was not ended in that way.
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Stagnation / September 21, 2012
We can sing that song again and again “this is srilanka under Thug administration driven by MR and his thugs ministers”.
Poor Major who is said to have never health problems earlier in identifying people will be the victim of the incident.
This is just an another recent incident for IC to look at CLOSELY the nature of lanken crime investigations – in an episode the country is under scrutiny being charged by UN resolution.
God Bless to Lanka.
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CoolPra / September 21, 2012
Until this “Polluted Potics” dominated, there won’t be a bright future for Sri Lanka. Poor Motherland.
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Ben Hurling / September 21, 2012
“Major” Injustice!
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American Lanka Lover / September 21, 2012
Agree this matter smells rotten and should be investigated by the IC. The Major should be polygraphed by outside experts but if this recantation is shown deceptive, it would appear he has been put under pressure to recant.
Coddling connected criminals is unacceptable in a democracy like Sri Lanka. Objective evidence suggests this is a privileged thug run amok. No he did not kill or rape anybody like the Pradeshya Sabya guy down in Tangalle, but he just might if he escapes culpability for this incident.
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SERUVILA SENARATH / September 21, 2012
MR AMERICAN.
IN A DEMOCRACY LIKE SRI LANKA. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
WHERE DID YOU FIND THAT ?.
I THINK DEMO CRAZY.
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Jaffna Tamil / September 21, 2012
What goes around comes around. It is a pay back time for the war crimes committed by the Major, may he pocket it out some extra cash from those culprits to drop the charges.
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Ben Hurling / September 21, 2012
What goes around comes around? May be so.
Does that theory apply to your hero VP too?
Just wondering.
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Kapila Kahapola, UAE / September 21, 2012
Ben,
VP the Podian did not die… He lives happily in TN & he was behind all going on in TN past recently !!!
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JULAAMPITYE AMARAYA / September 21, 2012
May be all the sri lankans are remembering this S L ARMY OFFICER’S MOTHER FOR NEGLECTING HIS DUTY.SPECIALY MEMMBERS OF ARMED FORCES.
even though his poor mother is not responsible for his acts.
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Sirisoma / September 21, 2012
Not long ago, it was – “I TIED TO THIS TREE BY MYSELF”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2niJZ4defow
This week it sounded – “I WAS BEATEN BY MYSELF”.
https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/army-major-now-says-malaka-and-rehan-did-not-assault-him/
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Dr. Maverick / September 21, 2012
SF’s public statement was dot-to-dot true
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Sirisoma / September 21, 2012
RIGHT THINKING LANKENS IN AND OUT OF THE COUNTRY SHOULD SUPPORT SF FOR A CHANGE FROM TYRANNY TO DECMOCRACY AGAIN
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Ben Hurling / September 21, 2012
Right now for Sri Lankans who are disgusted with this horrible family have only one option.
Build a broad people’s movement under General SF’s leadership.
But, I am very worried about General’s health. Not least his security. Remember what happened to Benazir Bhutto. And General Janaka Perera.
I do not trust the ruthless ruling family clan one bit, anymore.
Sri Lanka, just 3 years after defeating the LTTE finds herself in a terrible situation once again.
Sri Lanka shall overcome. Make no mistake.
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Zita / September 21, 2012
New University needed for Sri Lankan Politicians children
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Ben Hurling / September 21, 2012
They do. Welikada Prison.
Malaka Perera just graduated by cheating the system.
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JULAAMPITYE AMARAYA / September 21, 2012
NEXT episode of world’s SILVA DRAMAS WILL BE SHOWING IN SRI LANKA, VERY
NEAR FUTURE.
actors are Grate MALABARIE Hewa Koppaarage Mervyn Silva and junior Hewa Kopparage Malyaka silva.
Sri lanka’s Image on Internationale community will be enhanced by these acts and all the Sri lankan Parliamentarians will be proud of their best mudalali colleagues and his offspring.
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Mr. Hope / September 21, 2012
General Sarath Fonseka. We still believe there are still some brave army offices left in Sri Lanka and we invite you and them to come forward and rescue our country the same way you rescued from LTTE, but this time from thuggery, corrupt, dictatorial swindlers who ruin our country’s morale,wealth and integrity. This is your duty to the country. Thank you.
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Panda / September 21, 2012
THere is a pattern here of assaults and victims denying it later. The land of corruption and thugs has yet again, tolerated a young, spoiled, corrupt pup to commit a crime and get away with it. Shame on Mervyn Silva, for shielding his young delinquent son.
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Desilva / September 22, 2012
BRING BACK “SARADIEL” TO SORT THIS COUNTRY AND BRING IT BACK ONTO THE RIGHT PATH
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Native Vedda / September 25, 2012
Desilva
SARADIEL was a highway robber.
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American Lanka Lover / September 22, 2012
The narcissist traitor Fonseka is a convicted criminal, not a potential president.
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Native Vedda / September 22, 2012
American Lanka Lover says:
“The narcissist traitor Fonseka is a convicted criminal, not a potential president.”
Now he has lost all his supporters including American Lanka Lover, lets take him to International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Concerned / September 22, 2012
Every victim who recants or withdraws initial statement is a passive perpetrator and therefore the courts should charge him
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Siriya / September 22, 2012
PRESENT DAY SRILANKEN CRIME INVESTIGATIONS ARE ALMOST COMPARABLE TO THAT OF PAKISTAN OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY WITH NO LAW AND ORDER IS ENFORCED, BUT WORKED ON MINISTERIAL ORDERS ARBITORILY.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, I WISH I COULD HEAR WHAT THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE, PRESIDENT OF THE COUNTRY AND ALL OTHER RULING POLICIANS HAVE GOT TO SAY ABOUT THE LATEST INCIDENT- IN WHICH THE VICIM -AN ARMY MAJOR WAS DEDICED TO BE CHARGED LEAVING THE REAL PERPETRATORS ON BAIL.
THIS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY REJECTED BY OPPOSITION TOGETHER ALL RESPECTFUL FOLKS IN AND OUT OF COUNTRY ASKING A PROPER INVESTIGATION GOING THROUGH ALL EVIDENCES AT THE HANDS OF THE POLICE:
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TE / September 22, 2012
i guess, its time to bump these bastards off, seems like like the highness doesnt take any fuckin action, even when that retard shot in public, was sent on a joy trip. when the dumass didnt even get shot, this bullshit is gettin out of hand, sob’s
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Suranimala / September 24, 2012
So the media should give its priority to interview the head of state, why he has been paying a blind eye for all these ? He has to answer the nation – else, he would not be able to govern the country long as he has been preching on and on.
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Native Vedda / September 24, 2012
TE
recommends:
” its time to bump these bastards off,”
Who is going to bump the last bastards off?
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romeo / September 24, 2012
Army deserves what it gets. An army major is not detailed do serveilance. If at all it’s a corporals job.
Even if he did will not go with only his buddy.
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vernon philly / September 25, 2012
The MIRACLE OF ASIA :)
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manhero / October 1, 2012
Who is going to slay these Cazy dogs? Like father like son. Father infamous for Prostitution, drug trafficking, Interference in governments servants, intimidation political activist and thuggery. Hope somebody nip it in the bud!
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