The National Police Commission confirmed in a letter dated 29th January 2019, that they had concluded the complaint made by a parent bearing entry number WCIB II 96/80 regarding the child abuse of students at Royal Institute by Retired Major General Kamal Gunaratne and that a B Report bearing number M/U B3219/18 has been filed with the Nugegoda Magistrates court pending advice from the Attorney General.
The National Police Commission in its letter also confirmed that they had warned the Officer in Charge of the Women and Children’s Unit of Mirihana Police for not conducting the investigation properly when it was initially filed by the 14 parents on the 10th of October 2018.
Despite no action being taken by the Mirihana police station then, one parent proceeded further taking his complaint to the National Police Commission. The parent filed his complaint with the National Police Commission on 19th of November 2018.
Colombo Telegraph can confirm that ASP Amith Gunaratne the brother of Retired Major General Kamal Gunaratne is attached to the Mirihana Police Station.
“This is a blatant abuse of power by both Gunaratne brothers,” one parent said when contacted by Colombo Telegraph.
Earlier 14 parents of those children who were both incarcerated for five hours on the 9th of October 2018 by the school authorities of Royal Institute, went on to file individual complaints at the Women’s / Children’s Unit of the Mirihana Police Station. The students were locked up in rooms where even the classroom fans were not switched on. Also a set of new security personnel were brought in by retired Major General Kamal Gunaratne that day and were stationed outside the classrooms instilling fear and intimidation in the students.
Meanwhile the Royal Institute which has six branches island wide drew severe flak and criticism for the manner in which students were being treated for the delay in parents paying their school fees. This is despite the school charging unreasonable interest rates as much as 15% in charges for the delay.
Further Royal Institute also acquired the services of Retired Major General Kamal Gunaratne as the School’s Group Administration Director, who used his guerrilla type warfare tactics to harass parents instead of completing the administrative duties that he was recruited to perform.
Retired Major General Kamal Gunaratne has on several occasions in the recent past expressed his empathy towards children when speaking on several public platforms.
However Gunaratne’s unlawful termination of a 12 year old Grade 7 student on the 26th of February 2019, saw the Royal Institute being hauled into the Children’s Court at Battaramulla yesterday.
The presiding Judge of the Children’s Court took up the matter in the presence of the school principal, the student and the parent.
This second session of this case’s proceedings was scheduled to be heard on the 26th of March 2019.
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Desperate Sinhalaya / March 20, 2019
These are convincing examples, showing how they would REALLY be, if they would have become senior men of so called GOTABAYA regime in making. They would for sure, be like WHITE SUPREMISCISTS growing in today’s world, but their HAPANKAM will be in the rotten hell, SRILANKA.
These men are made to believe, that they are powerful as Israelis or
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Our people would never break their long slumber even if they and their lovely ones would have been met with any kind of harrasements. I wonder why people to fall that obsequeous and indifferent regarding standing against injustices.
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Desperate Sinhalaya / March 20, 2019
What would be substantial to make people finally clear about the danger of Gotabaya GOVT in making ? I believe need of the hour is to discuss broadly what kind of future we the folks would have to face if GOTABAYA led govt would be our fate. The man illustrated in the above picture is so close to Gotabaya and the allies and will be like right hand of Gotabaya if lankens grass eaters would him to be the leader.
There are also a whole lot of speculations that repeat about intern crisis within Rajapakshe siblings struggling not being able to agree on their final decision about Gotabaya Rajapakshe be the best candidate to win the upcoming PE. Power intoxicated Rajaakshe-Siblings would risk any challenges to take over the power by hook or crook. Latter should be the case if they should enjoy the continuing impunity against numerous court cases and allegations levelled at them on money laundering and murderous acts. Not just Rajaapkshes but also anyone close them keep visiting country’s courts these days, sometimes, the frequency of their visits are far more than they are used to go to their bath rooms.
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As we are all aware, that the Rajaakseh siblings obviously have their own family disputes not being able to grab power to them. All these men are born corrupted and abusive personalities, however, the fact that Mahinda Rajapakshe term destined the war victory against brutal tamil rebels cemented the picture for their political standing outs. Media mudalalis and Rajaakshes work diehard to maintain their image in main stream media within the country, so that the public perception on them would remain regardless of the current govt’s any good achievements in the line of external politics and various other longstanding people’s problems.
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Desperate Sinhalaya / March 20, 2019
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People are made obsequious to the degree one would notice it in North Korea. No matter roads and other development projects would boom under the current govt, the due credit per media has been a dream for them. They though outreach a significant portion of people via Social media, but even information regarding distinctive achievements in health sector is played down by MEDIA mafia run by Rajapakashe yet today in THE COUNTRY.
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No matter the seriously ill patients would die without proper information about the essentially cheap prices of heart stents, no proper information is given to the public by the media. Actually, the India sponsored EMERGENY services currently functioning in the country is very successful and introduced to the folks by the current govt. That is underestimated by GMOA and Rajapakshe supporters even if their patients take advantages of the service today.
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All in all, former President MR himself has returned to RUGBY player’s murder yesterday, further making false statement though publicly. People are fed up of the lies, but Former president had the temerity to say that the victim himself should have driven the vehicle with an unguessable speed of 175km/h in that midnight to face that fatal accident.
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The murder and how it had been planned by Rajapkshe family is public secret so as is the case with that mysterious killed reported from Saudi Embassy in Istanbul Turkey. That Saudi JOURNLIST had been brutally killed by SAUDI group of criminals under the guidance of their crown prince MBS. To everyone surprise, they the authorities and supporters of them still cover it up. So is the case with lanken former President’s murder that killed an INNOCIENT rugby player of a muslim family.
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Sinhala_Man / March 21, 2019
Dear Desperate Sinhalaya,
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Thanks for your honesty, clear thinking, and for the courage to voice your opinion. Owing to people like you, we may be able to do enough to make a difference and ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit a better country.
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Study how an old man, a dying man, has written what may even be his last words to appear on the web, using his ability to write clearly and honestly.
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I think that he can still read any comments that you make. See how he has sent a very powerful message, not by arguing, but by examining a picture:
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/on-reading-a-picture/
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I hope that you will make one of your valuable and incisive comments there.
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/on-reading-a-picture/
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We will definitely have Presidential Elections this year. Let our aim be this: to persuade every citizen to vote intelligently. We need not kid ourselves that all will do so, but I’m sure that we can do enough to make a difference.
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Analyst / March 20, 2019
Who knows the life style of these so called war weary members of the Armed forces ! Are they clean enough to work in schools , with young innocent boys and girls?? Are they certified well enough??
Only time will tell.
When there appears rape and child molestations are common among the category of men , what do we know about the individuals planted n the middle of young children.?
Children are sent to study , and not to be terrified of a notorious war Lord in front of them daily??
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Babalathappu / March 20, 2019
Is there anyway us to see these men be hung by their balls ?
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That would be the best for us to feel the buggers finally faced the music.
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Analyst, tell me, why lanken rank and file to fall that deep today ? They have got provable facts on their hand, nevertheless they dont care to accept the truths why ?
I think it is media that spread lies and let these guys to become FIGUREs to grass eaters.
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Analyst / March 21, 2019
Babalathappu
The answer to your question is simple. This is the equation.
R + C + G = Lawlessness.
Religion + Crookes+ Greed = Lawlessness.
The Solution =0
Result. = Total Failure of a State..
Democracy has become the Mockery in Aapeh Aaanduwe .
Theres no JUSTICE SYSTEM that we can trust due to the fact the whole system is at Ransome . At Ransome by none other than the Medamullana Family of Crooks and the Saffron Clothed wreckers of the Nation.
Crooks and the. Religion Rules the country … which is on the Slippery Slope.
That’s the answer.
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Umberto Gui / March 20, 2019
What else can you expect in the ‘Miracle of Asia’ Land. It is controlled by the rajapaksa clan or their advisors like perieses or gunaratne clan. The parents of the Royal Institute children should withdraw them from that school and enroll them in the state schools. Why should they spend their “hard earned” rupees in financing an unscrupulous owners of the institution. But then it is Lanka and the people just make noise and take no action of any importance. I think CT is wasting its pages and resources in digging into this mess.
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Bunjappu / March 20, 2019
These people are suffering from Delusions of grandeur, also called grandiose delusions, often accompany other mental healthsymptoms, including other delusions. Claiming a war victory is one thing, but it was against any other folks but SRILANKEN rebels. That should not be the case any former men in the forces to become swollen as feeling they should be held above in the society. Respect should be given to some extent but it to be let them to use as the licence in abusing its own people ? The kind of thinking may be related to mental or physical health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or some types of dementia.
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Types
Delusions of grandeur come in many forms. Many people experience delusions of a similar theme over time.Delusions of grandeur can manifest in virtually limitless ways. Some of the most common types include:
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• an inflated belief in one’s own importance, such as having the power to end war
• a belief that one is famous or occupies a high position in society
• a belief that one is a religious leader
• a belief in one’s ability to live forever
• a false belief that one cannot be harmed by disease or injury
• an inflated sense of intelligence
• a belief that one possesses magical skills to the job above the other, such as the ability to read minds
In lanken context, the cultural factor have affected on the content of former army men’s delusions. This is because culture affects a their knowledge and belief and what they believe about the world. Something that is considered a delusion in one culture might not be in another.
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Saman / March 20, 2019
Look at this man as I always say that he is a wild animal.
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Babalathappu / March 20, 2019
I beg you NOT TO insult wild animals. Please dont insult them… These beasts are beyond all ethics and moral though born to homo sapiens species
please check the link and correct yourself .. thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEULSSsVI6Y
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Champa / March 20, 2019
The picture used here hints the real motive of vilifying Kamal Gunaratne. It is because of his historic book – “Road to Nanthikadaal” which reveals LTTE’s savagery at length!!!
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Native Vedda / March 20, 2019
Champa
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Could you explain as to why you are attempting to defend this single handed war criminals?
Do you intend to serve this single handed ranaviru/war criminal as a new and improved official b***s carrier?
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Champa / March 20, 2019
Hindian Vedda
This is not new.
Every year, months of February and March are allocated to vilify retired and serving servicemen in Sri Lanka.
All paid, unpaid LTTE coolies take part in this.
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Muslim / March 20, 2019
Dangerous man must be immediately removed so that all children are safe.
Why has the Royal Institute employed this maniac Government must come in and save the children and acquire the institution which did a good service. before .Parents must all protest and save their children from such individuals and money gobbling institution.
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Champa / March 20, 2019
Muslim
Really? After he is removed will the Royal Institute stop charging school fees and change their policies?
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Muslim / March 21, 2019
Why can’t the government step in and save the children , government if they show their concern they will get more votes at the election
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Analyst / March 21, 2019
Muslim
What government?? Do we have one? Are they in favour of Law and order to punish crimes and criminals?? No ! No!
They’re all in it,
They too have children and shares in these places.
They have a strong status in these schools to be welcomed with garlands and honoured.
Due to these untold hidden agendas ,they the government remains silent.
They couldn’t care about another child and parents suffering?? As long as them selves and their clan is kept happy.
Hell with Humanrights in Apeh Aanduwe, Hell with Democracy, This is all a Joke .
They went to Geneva with full of Lies , Lies made up by the Lord UK Nosey Parker , another Parasite with tails wagging.
Now come back with Tails between their legs.
They think they can rule the world with lies.
Who suffers?? The People ! yes the People and the country and of course the disgrace to the country is massive .
Frogs are happy .
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Muslim / March 21, 2019
Analyst your comment is absolutely good it is the people who suffer what a shame we cannot have a government working for the people. This is the outcome of Mahindas Gotas regime murderers cheats drugs and fraudsters heaven .
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LEELAGEMALLI / March 20, 2019
Chamapwithi,
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I moved out of the country to Europe 3 decades ago. I was then a young man in my early 20ties. My purpose was to proceed my studies from where I was forced to stop at Pera. In restrospect, I feel, today that I was not matured as any other average boys in today’s SL, even if I had the previledge to fly to neigbouring south eastern countries at my age of 16 on. So the people’s systems in such countries had been seen and known to my eyes. But they had BEEN far from european societies. .
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Anyways, what I want to make you clear HERE is – German police or any other police in this part of the world would not be backward a minute to take the prompt and proper action if anything would be seen as MORE THAN DANGEROUS for its own peoples:
On the very first day of my arrivals,.to my surprise following incident I still keep in my mind. How the city guards/controllers, within minutes ( police) cleared the manner a small rabbit at a road side, found sick with possibly a contagious virus infection. They turned up their and hurriedly took away the poor rabbit .for euthanasia . TO me as one just arrived in, this incident was shocking, but later, I was informed, it should have been the way to protect the people not being infected by deadly virus infections.
Likewise, I do believe, THIS KAMAL Gunaratne or the like men should be REMOVED from human association for ever. Then only we can EVER keep hopes for a dignified future for our youth in this beautiful island (people are NOT as kind as cracked up to be)
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Champa / March 20, 2019
LEELAGEMALLA (First 3 paras are interesting. This is about 4th para.)
I wonder why did you all wait until our Military eliminated LTTE from Sri Lanka and brought peace and liberty to say this?
Abuse and incarceration are big words.
Having to be in one place for 5 hours or being in a classroom without fans is not incarceration or abuse.
How many children in Sri Lanka spend entire 8 hours for 18 years in classrooms where there are no fans?
During LTTE terror era, parents spent entire day outside school premises from morning until late afternoon under the scorching hot sun for the protection of children.
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LEELAGEMALLI / March 20, 2019
Terror elemination came intobeing through collective efforts made by various groups but not forgetting the diehard workd mastered by 3 forces. There, we salute the forces forever. But they the ones who became heroes should not abuse their reputation as the licence being given to them for the permanent abuse of this nation.
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Besides, as if a surgeon appointed should have to deliver his duties, soldiers too should their duties. That is it. This 30-year long war, ended up thanks to all; but today, we see, so called ” war victory ” being instrumental for any wrong doing. As if Kamal Gunaratna was the Army commander of the country. I cant even listen to this guy and his rhetorics being put them above the altar. If they abuse their powers in schools, the kind of men should be removed from such adminsitration in order students to leave proper schooling. Let s wait and see how the investigations would end up regarding above powera abuses.
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K.Anaga / March 20, 2019
‘Road to Nanthikadal’ reveals the broad side of Army atrocities as stated by Mangala. He appears to continue his dirty tricks on the school children too.
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Champa / March 21, 2019
K. Anaga
“Road to Nanthikadaal” is the story of brave soldiers who eradicated barbaric terrorists.
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Sinhala_Man / March 21, 2019
Champa,
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I haven’t read the book. I know that the book was hand-delivered to anyone showing an interest in it, at a nominal price. Four of my friends got it, including a Maldivian.
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That Maldivian’s father was the President of the Maldives for twenty years, but my friend did not dare vote even last year because two of his brothers had been murdered many years ago. I’ve known the guy closely for 58 years – he lived in our house. He suggested something constructive:
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/nasheed-requests-sri-lankan-government-to-engage-robustly-in-transition-of-power/
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Please read that, and if time permits, this as well:
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/fake-foreign-minister-amunugamas-daughters-desperate-damage-control-attempt-further-exposes-diplomatic-snub-in-maldives/
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Sri Lanka sent two election observers. Jeevan Hoole and Rasika Peiris. That made a huge difference. I’ve managed to lay my hands on their report. Yameen who was using Islamism was defeated after the polls had been rigged in style. Watch out for their Parliamentary Election on April 8th, 2019.
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That is how small guys can do something crucial by acting at the correct time.
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Bunjappu / March 21, 2019
These can be good lessions to Champas, but the kind of ones work for pay roll would never see it right but go on shotting the messenger: She does not seem to focus on the anecdotal info about any serious issues, but following the same steps of his bed partner, Thunmulle wimale aka Wimal Buruwanse, she continues. So pathetic. And all of sudden, she adds good comments with some references too. We are mixed up not being able to figure out what she really expects.
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Few days ago, you Mr Sinhala Man had the audacity to call CHAMPA as reasonable person, but now you yourself see how abusive she has been upto. FOr her arguments she focuses only “surface info only”, as if the gullible people, who are the masses in this rotten hell would apply whatever the comments being passed to this and other platforms.
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You are becoming one of the most sensitive COMMENT adder to this platform, we thank you always for your great work. You have become a good will ambassador to us today. LIVE LONG Mr SM
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Vibhushana / March 20, 2019
GT Bandara had a good reputation. Ruined by employing the thug and rogue Kamal Gunarathne
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Ananda / March 20, 2019
This is the type of govening we might have to endure, and could surely be worse than this this given the political power they would have in the event Gota is elected to the highest office in the country. Also we must mindful of the fact that there won’t be freedom like we enjoy today even though some is abusing it for petty gains.
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rbh / March 20, 2019
Continues harassment done to students inability of the concerned authority take corrective action after many complains, When there was no warnings from the higher authority the Major is thinking that he playing major/Attractive role for the collections funds He know only militancy way of acting as he was trained all the education in this institute think that they need such maintenance and now see the outcome, After retirement he has not learned identified his present scope and not willing to fight to solve the problem but to provoke disputes to those who come to seek knowledge.
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Kabaragoya / March 20, 2019
This fellow is a war criminal responsible for killing so many men, women and children. What is molesting a few kids for him. How such vile men can get up in the morning and look at themselves in the mirror really beats me. They should take a gun and blow up their brains for the good of humanity.
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Champa / March 20, 2019
Kabaragoya
Your wish was granted 10 years ago, in the Nanthikadaal lagoon.
After that only people like were able to come out of your hiding under beds and jungles and freely moved around.
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K.Pillai / March 20, 2019
The term ‘child abuse’ usually carries the usual meaning. CT knows that they have misled us here.
English is, and was, the preferred language of the Lankan Elites. Sirima riding the “Sinhala Only” horse sent her children to study in UK.
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Now the thinking is English education for the wealthy through the ilk of ‘Royal Institute’. Some not-so-wealthy parents with aspirations find that the fee increases are not affordable. Rtd Maj. Gen. Kamal Gunaratne was hired and briefed is to weed them out.
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Will Mangala see the hypocrisy? No no no.
His recent budget has a fund to send the English-educated to Harvard, MIT, Oxbridge.
PS: Gnanasara where are you? Can you hear?
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Fathima / March 21, 2019
I read his book, the man deserves great respect as a war veteran, unfortunately, he is in the wrong place messing up things.
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K A Sumanasekera / March 21, 2019
Oh Boy….
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This NPC must be a Serious Unit of this Yahapalnaya..
A few Royal Institute Kiddies being put in a room without a Fan, is a serious violation of Human Rights.
And the NPC has warned the Mirihana Police for not taking action against the perpetrators..
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What about our Dalit Kids who spend 5 hours in class rooms even without Green Fans ,because there are no windows.
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I have personal experience of one such school where 0ver 2000 girls attend.
And only a Tuk Tuk Ride away from Wellala Gardens.
I felt so guilty when I saw the Girls in more like a shed than a class room, I took one of the Old Girls from the PTA and bought two pedestal fan to be placed one at the front and one at the back.
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It was the class teacher who expressed more happiness than the girls.
In fact these Girls were trying to learn Business ( New Stream) in English..
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What puzzles me most is these Parents got their Kiddies Human Rights Violated by a retired Army General, because the poor Parents didn’t have the Dosh to pay the Royal Institute Fees.
But the same Parents have a direct line to the Yahapalana Police Commission Boss..
How Cool…
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I don’t have a clue of even where this mighty NPC is located, let alone the names of any of these powerful Dudes..
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Jim softy / March 21, 2019
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S.L. Walah / March 21, 2019
Failing all efforts to deal with this thug in a lawful way, then there is also another way to get him. It is a matter of organizing well and have the bastard waylaid and then have him beaten mercilessly and possibly maim him for a “trademark” of sorts, so that it will set a precedent for the rest of those MF
-ing thugs like this bastard – have it done soonest possible while this government is still in power.
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PARAMANATHAN K / March 21, 2019
The bull is still seemed to be inside the China shop and the carnage continues. It is a surprise that such private international school Royal Institute resorted to criminal action against its own students and parents. It appears that management of Royal Institute had endorsed to the atrocities committed by Viyathmaga Kamal Gunaratne. It is indeed sad to know that Royal Institute has failed miserably to handle the situation and it is a clear cut betrayal on the part of the management. If this situation continues closure of this school is imminent. This incident should be an eye-opener for the rest of the international schools and it is high time that the Department of Education should take the initiative to intervene on this never-ending issue.
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dayal / March 21, 2019
it s the ‘army mentality’ of the people brought in hitler who partially eradicated the world. SL people are unfortunately in view of their innocence taking the same attitude which could lead towards some catastrophe. this is only a mild warning.
-dayal
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jehan / March 21, 2019
royal institute had a bad relationship with students from 1990, when they started attracting a lot of students from schools due to jvp closing public schools. the principal was abusing students, and was beaten up by couple of students.
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Pon Kulendiren / March 22, 2019
This guy Kama l, the favorite of Mahinda and Gota claims to be the hero who won the battle against LTTE in 2009 with the support of 14 countries. Now he wants to be the champion hero of the war against children. He should be investigated and charged for intimidating children which is Human Rights Violations of children.
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Athula / March 22, 2019
Gotabaya and his gang of thugs will do what ever it takes to suppress our rights. These are good example of things to come.
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Kabaragoya / March 22, 2019
Give Gota a go. His sharks need to be fed.
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Ralph / March 24, 2019
The General is a hero of Sri Lanka
His current job is to follow the procedures of the school administered by a board of directors
The General is very efficient in his job
I think we need to put him in charge of Customs or the anti narcotics division
We need more people like him
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VJ / March 25, 2019
Was he also accused of murder in the Sri Lankan embassy in Brazil? CT should dig up that story as well. Was he also involved in the massacre of insurgents in Matale during the 88-89 period. The others in the team were Gota and another general alleged to have committed war crimes or crimes against humanity.
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S.L. Walah / March 29, 2019
Is this MF-ing bas*ard still walking the streets???? How come? Instead, by now he should be pushing a walker around.
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