Army Major sues Swarnavahini

Sandasen Marasinghe

COLOMBO: Major S. A. R. Wijepala of the Sri Lanka Army has filed action against the EAP Network (Pvt) Ltd claiming Rs. 10 million that a Swarnavahini programme 'Varentuwa' allegedly implied he had stolen treasure from a temple.

The petitioner stated that the Varentuwa program telecast on March 4, 2004 by the Swarnavahini Channel indirectly stated that he was responsible for the loss of the treasure at the Gangatilaka Raja Maha Viharaya in Thanamalvila, Wellawaya.

According to the petition he was engaged in training at the Commando Regiment, Special Unit at the camp in Kuda Oya, Thanamalwila, Wellawaya.

Petitioner also stated that he had won the Ranasura Medal and Deshaputhra Medal in 1995.

Petitioner demanded Rs. 10 million for the damage, he suffered.