Act of wanton savagery - President
COLOMBO: President Mahinda Rajapaksa vehemently condemning the bomb
attack carried out by the LTTE in Colombo, yesterday states:
“I hasten to unreservedly condemn the latest act of cowardice and
brutality by the LTTE, in exploding a bomb that has killed and injured
many civilians and police personnel in Colombo, today.
“I wish to first extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved
families of those killed, and call upon blessings for a speedy recovery
to all those injured in this act of wanton savagery.
With this bomb attack on a busy street, the LTTE has once again
demonstrated to the world its total commitment to violence and terror to
achieve its separatist goals in Sri Lanka, and its absolute contempt for
democracy and human rights.
Repeated savagery of this order underlines and reiterates the need
for concerted action by all those who cherish democracy, human rights
and the values of civilised society, to eradicate the menace of
terrorism of which the LTTE remains the bloodiest example today.”
“While understanding the deep shock and revulsion felt by all at this
loss of life and limb caused by the LTTE, I call upon the people to
remain calm and not be provoked by this further display of its
unmitigated terror.
Your continued patience and restraint in the face of such undisguised
savagery is the best way to assist the Security Forces to succeed in
their operations to defeat terrorism in our country. |