President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered the suspension of the removal of illegal dwellings on the Mirissa beach, despite court orders being granted for the removal.
Sources said that three ministers led by Faizer Mustapha had called on the President to halt the removals, after the Coast Conservation Department (CCD) said they were to go ahead despite Mustapha’s attempts to influence.
Earlier in the month a group of Dutch tourists were sexually harassed and assaulted thereafter by waiters of an illegal restaurant in the area.
Following the reports many tourists and locals continued to detail incidents of harassment, sexual abuse and physical assault in Mirissa, on Social media.
The BBC SInhala in an investigative story on Mirissa dated 28th April 2018 detailed an experience of a British woman who was attempted to be raped after the Beach boys had drugged her boyfriend in 2018.
Many others said that the sexual and physical assaults were a common occurrence in the area.
However, following the revelations Mustapha had throughout objected to any moves to regulate Mirissa.
The CCD had identified 17 illegal structures operating in the area and had obtained court orders for demolition. However, Musthapaha issuing a press statement objected to it.
The tourism ministry does not fall under the purview of Mustapha nor is he a member representing the area.
Questions have been raised by many regarding Mustapha’s involvement. Police sources told the Colombo Telegraph that Mustapha is a frequent visitor of the area and that he was present on the night the most recent sexual and physical assault incidents had occured. CCTV footage viewed by Colombo Telegraph shows the minister and members of his entourage present at the party on April 8, 2018.
Sources from the CCD said that Mustapha had exerted enormous pressure on them to halt the removals. “He kept calling the Director and we said there is no provision to stop it”.
As soon as his influence was not yielding results he had reportedly sought the intervention of President Sirisena.
Paul / April 30, 2018
Well done Mr President, another issue for the Rajapakses and the BBS to riot over.
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Buramphisincho / May 2, 2018
President has become a puppet in all forms
He would rather support Rajapakshes and their men than anyone else.
He has forgotten the begining… and for what reason the man is elected by 6.2 voters.
People s hopes have ended up all hopeless levels.
He does not even talk about as to why the man …. even if he held high talks prior to local elections, today about investigations against crimes deliberately made by former men
He made public statments about his swode, but his swode has lost from his hand or been stolen by Rajapakshes.. and they have now been waiting to cut his neck next.
H ahah… Uneducated man who has not the least knowledge about the need of the improvement of the society, … cant help here. should be very clear to us.
He does everything to the manner he did it with DISMISSAL of FCID commissioner…REASONING something else.
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Nosey Parker / April 30, 2018
Seriously, what else did you expect ?
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oldcodger / April 30, 2018
What the Minister of Tourism should have done was pretend to do nothing in the first instance. Then Sira on cue would have ordered demolition. Sira is known for reversing decisions, not making them.
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Siri / April 30, 2018
Lunatic humbug of a president and his stupid ministers. When next time, if one wants to get ride of an illegal toilet, the Silly president would stop it. Due to these kinds of actions of those in power, the country has become ungovernable.
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Oma Yang / April 30, 2018
The Bane and Buffoon of this Country. What part of illegal dont these imbeciles understand. BTW can the President overrule the Courts? if yes what the point of having a system thats ineffective. Even Trump, had his executive orders stayed by the court. No wonder we are at such a low ebb in our history. Sirisena needs to be send home packing with all these other leeches.
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Gratiaen Hewa / April 30, 2018
Very bad experience! This will encourage the errant rapists to continue their illicit activities in these illegal Guesthouses/Restaurants etc.
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Kalu Nangi / April 30, 2018
President cannot over rule a court order. He is exceeding his powers if he does that. The Constitution specifically provides for the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Faiza_Mustapha being a lawyer should know that the President should not interfere in the implementation of a court order. This stupid President is trying to bring down the Government. with such arbitrary action.
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Ben Hurling / April 30, 2018
Could it be that FAIZER is compromised/blackmailed by Drug Barrons in Mirissa, who operate illegally along the beach? Why would this clown bother so much otherwise? With this kind of corrupt political lunatics, we can never change things in SL. Sirisena has long over-stayed his welcome. Time has come to start packing his bags to be sent to Polonnaruwa.
Cheers!
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Sarath Kari / May 1, 2018
That is very true. Sorrisen. Cmust go ,heers Mate.
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Bertram / April 30, 2018
Musthapa ya musthapa, Musthapa ya musthapa.
Sorrisena has been dancing to the tunes of many others since coming to power but not for very long.
All lanka polticos are exemplary dancers to you name the tune.
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Prem / April 30, 2018
This is MS yahapalanaya it’s time for him to go
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thumpane gamaya / April 30, 2018
this story if true leads us to believe either Faizer Musthapa [Edited out]
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justice / April 30, 2018
This proves that this president is a ‘dummy’ who is unable to implement the laws of the land, that he is willing to allow crimes and thuggery to please his sycophants purely for political survival.
What will foreign tourists who witnessed recent assaults, attempted rape and assaults on tourists feel.
Sri Lanka may soon be taken off the ‘tourists map’ by organisations who sponsor tourism, the hotels may have to close and crime will increase unfettered.
How has Mustapha been influenced – were some of the assailants close him, or his henchmen.
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Gratiaen Hewa / April 30, 2018
Hon.Minister of Tourism, will never approve this! Poor show!!!
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Mike / April 30, 2018
CT – With due respect, I beg to defer! Your heading should have been “SILLYSENA DANCES TO PAISA-MUSTHAVEAPPAH’S TUNE: HALTS MIRISSA ILLEGAL STRUCTURE DEMOLITION.”
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MsMaralathoni / April 30, 2018
Best would be to bring new laws standing against BEACH BOYS.
That can bring a new face to lanken tourism industry.
Most just try to be guides being on the coastal areas are just Male Prostitutes.
Those then come to Europe and just spread all evils to eruope. I have seen some guys that would do anything and everything to become rich would do anything with visiting tourists.
Those tourists too would abuse them since for them that is too cheap.
This has been a real problem to developing world … where tourism is their one of the main means of getting foreign exachange.
So long our leaders in power would not see these issues with a broader eye, things would not change easily.
I believe, we could welcome lot more tourists, if all the fears of tourists would have been thrown away.
Just because of bunch of parasites- coming from low background as beach boys seem tob e destroying lanken tourism.
It is wrong to spread that srilanka is one of the fearful destinations in the world.
There are also some that add to air lanken men would not respect foreign women.
If some would do, those should be piunished… by laws.
WE NEED RIGOURS LAW AND ORDER SETTINGS IN THAT AREAS TOO:
Beach boys that sell themselves to any tourists men and women should be banned from lanken coastal areas.
There should be special units in POLICE and ARMY to protect the coastal areas of the country.
Now with no war is there, ARMY can do lot more in the protection of coastal areas.
We only need good laws as is the case in Singapore and Germany.
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Gratiaen Hewa / April 30, 2018
Good suggestion! It is the best if Army can be deployed to patrol the beach areas under the strict supervision of their commanders!
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Hatharabirikatharina / May 2, 2018
The problem is if lanken kind of Army would do the job or worsen the situation becoming themselves the replace to Beach boys.
We cant rely on lanken folks.
They would do anything and everything not leaping twice.
That has been the reason society to become as it is today. They dont respect laws.
Even Vedda community would do it better but not average srilankens
They dont care about disipline.
Disipline should start from Kindergarten.
But if Kindergarten are being run by teachers or educators with lack of knowledge they will end up in vain again.
We talk high, but we cant even run good kindergarten in this country.
Highly corrupted political goons have abused this nation to all depths.
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Buramphisincho / April 30, 2018
In my youbnger days, there had been BALU KABARA INTHE COUNTRY.
Meaning stray dogs were caputured by them by a jeep. So everyone was afraid of balukapara coming to the village.
Likewise, we have to develop a system to hunt BEACH BOYS and any kind of criminals that violate laws of the country.
There should be no pardon against anyone that break the law.
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Sama / May 2, 2018
Srilanka has been branded as gay paradise in Europe
Bangkok is for females, Srilanka is for males.
This is the bitter reality whoever whatever being said and done to polish the image of the country.
That had been so even before the civil war started.
Just because they the police or others would not react accordingly putting the law and order above the system.
Highly corrupted country as no other.
Pakistan has broken records on their nature, but Srilanka is no better to their eyes today.
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Kamalawathie Sameer / April 30, 2018
Instead of acceding to this pompous ass lawyer’s request, Gamarala should have reprimanded him for making such a suggestion! Will Gamarala fire the Director? Remains to be seen!
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rajahora maithri / April 30, 2018
This shit Mustapha must be in the pay of the beach boys and drug peddlars. An immediate investigation must be carried out by the CID on Mustaphas connections with the drug kings and rapists. Of course the slimy patholaya Prez must also be getting some benefits from these criminals. Expand the investigation to get rid of this slimeball who cam to power with the good governance slogan and is now completely obstructing justice. Also check whether the Daughter of the Prez has been given a liquor license to operate in Mirissa.
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Al-faqurlah / May 1, 2018
It is impossible to carry out investigation about drug peddling without losing the Muslim vote bank. So forget it and learn to live with Sinhala youths taking to drugs.
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Buddhist / April 30, 2018
This clearly shows who are those who are flouting the laws of the nation. Do we need any further proof. No doubt the mega rogues will never be brought before the courts at this rate.
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Sinhala_Man / April 30, 2018
This report has appeared two hours ago.
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http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/CCD-halts-removal-of-unauthorised-structures-in-Mirissa-149289.html
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My3 says he doesn’t want excesses by the armed forces investigated, after promising different to the World at large.
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Please spare a thought for conscientious law enforcement officers who also exist, and don’t demoralise them by interfering like this.
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http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/sri-lanka-police-arrests-suspects-in-tourist-assault-in-mirissa/
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Please resign NOW if you haven’t got the courage to stand up to a guy like Faizer Mustapha.
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As for Faizer, what excuse can we find for this smooth talking, trilingual, well educated and clever lawyer who always seems to do the wrong thing. He should be leading the Muslim community himself in matters like MMDA, and defending them against racist attacks. Instead this is the level to which he sinks!
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More than any others he, as a lawyer, should know the effect of his unwarranted actions are.
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May the heavens save us: we seem to have a President and a Prime Minister both equally incapable tackling any real problems, but very keen on attacking each other.
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Justice & Fairplay / April 30, 2018
Sinhala Man, the whole political set up stinks! As you quite rightly put it, the President hasnt got the backbone to stand up to Mustapha. MR with all his faults would have sent Mustapha packing, if he was similarly approached when President.
MR – rightly or wrongly has shown up as a clear leader with plenty of backbone; MS – a mere follower who lets sheep lead him as someone said.
As for RW, he doesnt care, as long as he gets to be the Leader of the Opposition if he has to vacate the Premiership!
If the rank and file in both the UNP and the SLFP do not see what is written on the wall, they are not just blind, but deaf and very dumb as well.
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Bunjappu / May 2, 2018
Justice,
I agree with you to someextent.
But no right to say that Rajapakshes had backbones. He was a prisoner in his dynasty. Meaning 10% PERCENT and babaric Gota had been puppeting him.
Today all these become even clearer.
They have a power struggle, rascal siblings have looted and ruined the country to all ends.
What is facing today is what those high criminals sowed as germs.
Rajapakshes are unethical and born rascals.
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Gune / April 30, 2018
Shame on you Mr President your weakness is showing and Mr Mustapaha – just for a few beach boy votes the whole country will turn against you. Bring on the elcection today! Because you are paving the way for Rajapakse re entry.
The president and Mr. Mustapha will take responsibility for the next rape or murder that might happen on the beach.
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Gune / April 30, 2018
Shame on you Mr President your weakness is showing.
Mr Mustapaha, just for a few beach boy votes the whole country will turn against you. Bring on the election today! Because you are paving the way for a Rajapakse re entry.
The president and Mr. Mustapha will take responsibility for the next rape or murder that might happen on the beach and also for Rajapakse’s win at the next election.
…and Mr. Prime Minister you can sit and star gaze for all we care.
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Justice & Fairplay / April 30, 2018
Oh, I see… so this is the new Sri Lanka we are heading for. Illegality is fine as long as the votes are forthcoming…….. Shame on us.
No wonder we are still “developing” after 70 years of independence. We will continue to “develop” this way, in the reverse!! No country can advance if it continually subverts its own Laws.
No faith whatsoever in the politics of this country. It really stinks!
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Douglas / April 30, 2018
Now the question is: Can a President OVERRULE a Court Oder? What this Minister, Mustahpa should have done was to go to courts to obtain an “interim injunction” until the matter is further reviewed. Where are the “Advisers” to the President and his Secretary? This is how the entire STATE and Government Institutions are brought to disrepute by the very own custodians. This “DANCING” will not last long.
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concerned / May 1, 2018
Douglas, Dancing cant last as he has no beat of his own. He survives on every beat he hears and dances on the lonely achcharu beat when he overrules Court orders. No rule of law. Tragedy of lack of CIA/KGB/Intelligence/Advisers but only life threateners.
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podi putha / May 1, 2018
why cant the high court bring in a contempt of court case against drug peddling Mustapha and the patholaya prez MS for breaking a court order. Jail the shits and teach them a lesson that politcos have no f…g right to interfere with the judiciary process and verdicts. As a lawyer Mustapha gonas interference is disgraceful and the bar association must have this shit debarred from practicing as a lawyer as he does not understand the law.
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nalmen / April 30, 2018
the screwjack is worried he will be exposed
but no one knows why sira is so obliged to faizer to go so far
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Thangamma / April 30, 2018
Sira needs Thambi votes. That is why the Kudu Minister is Mannar is also allowed to go on unimpeded.
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Jim softy / April 30, 2018
This Is Ranil New economic vission2025. Send all the owmen to the Middle east and ask them to abortion pills before landing in there. Boys are all beach boys, Sex, Drugs and money. Maithripala Sirisena should correct what the tourism and christian affiars minister do.
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Jim softy / April 30, 2018
Faisr Musthapa is a Maithripala Sirisena afan. A few different attacks happened against tourists. All look fishy. all involved politicians. IT looks all targetted at the incumbanrt president’s at times. What the CT says is people drink BEER and not Sweet beverage and make fights and Reign indecency. Even the killed British -muslim and the injured russian woman (she had not been raped) by a thuggish politician, a mahinda Rajapkse amn during the Mahinda Rajapakse govt looked very fishy. This looks both Faizer Mustapha and MY3 are in hot seats. Bond Scam is neglected, Ranil, UNP, Mangala Samaraweera, RAvi Karunanayake are saints and good for advertisements to pass some one’s message.
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Jim softy / April 30, 2018
I can understand why Ranil had to appoint IGP. Ranil says Not me PResident Appointed him. PResident says, not me, Ranil recommended him.
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Ad / April 30, 2018
MS is not a male, but a female.
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Champa / April 30, 2018
What is Faizer Mustapha’s reason for halting illegal structures?
There is a duly obtained court order to remove illegal structures. How could the Police maintain law and order of this country if the President and a minority Minister defy even court orders?
The Coastal Conservation Department should go ahead as it is their duty. Who stops them? The President who is also the Minister of Environment.!!!! LOL
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Jim softy / April 30, 2018
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Thondamany / April 30, 2018
This Sirisena is behaving like a PRAWN.
In the head of a prawn is deposited with its sh*t.
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Jim softy / April 30, 2018
IT looks some one definitely wanted Maithripala Sirisena to lose the Mirissa Electorate. Who is it Ranil or Mahinda Rajapakse. Because, there are no any police inqauires or complaints, what I heard when Faizer Mustapha went there two vagabond guys came there and began a fight. MY3, can remove the structures, those people lose jobs and the result will be MY3 will be lost in Mirissa. these are all accusations and nothing else to prove. I heard when Mahinda Rajapske was asked about this he had said ” I don’t say I did not do it”.
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Sinhala_Man / May 1, 2018
Jimmy,
Mirissa is not an electorate. Please locate it on this map:
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http://www.lgpc.gov.lk/downloads/Ward%20Maps/SP/Matara/17_Matara_WeligamaPS_Landscape.jpg
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It is part of that Weligama Pradeshiy Sabha, you fool.
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Now I call you a fool and a knave with justification because without knowing anything really, about Sri Lanka, you said something silly about the Bandarawela Municipal Council here:
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https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/a-leader-like-no-other-a-party-like-no-other/
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Do you remember what you wrote here?
Jim softy / April 30, 2018
Sinhala Man. Your proposal is amazing. Your area has both the provincial council and a municipal council.
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We know that you have been commenting for years, but it is all rubbish of this sort.
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Please explain the CONTRADICTIONS.
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Sinhala_Man / May 5, 2018
It looks as though Jim softy never defends any of the ridiculous statements he so often makes.
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