Freeing of Tamil detainees: Decision next week
M.P. Muttiah
A decision is to be taken next week to free Tamil detainees who did
not have any cases filed against them for a long time, said Deputy
Justice Minister V. Puthirasigamoney.
A meeting of senior judicial officials was held on President Mahinda
Rajapaksa's instructions.
As a result of this discussion, a decision would be taken next week,
the Deputy Minister said.
Upcountry Tamil political parties requested Senior Presidential
Advisor Basil Rajapaksa MP to find a solution to the detainees'
problems. Puthirasigamoney said on the basis of this request, the
discussion was conducted. Steps are being taken to solve this issue, he
added. |