Attack on Matara Mayor's residence:

Investigations continue

Wasantha RAMANAYAKE

Investigations are being conducted into the attack on the Matara Mayor's residence, the Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday.

Senior State Counsel Viveka Siriwardane appearing for the respondents told the Supreme Court that a B report had been filed in the Magistrate Court on February 24, with regard to the attack on the residence on February 24.

The Counsel also submitted that the respondents had been directed to take steps to prevent the recurrence of similar attacks in the future.

Petitioner Matara Mayor S.M.W. Upul Nishantha filed the Rights application in the Supreme Court that his residence had been attacked on February 21. He stated that he had complained to the Matara Police but Matara Police had failed to inquire into the attack. The petitioner cited H.S.M. Cader, HQI Matara, the SSP Matara and several others as respondents.

The petitioner is seeking a direction to inquire into the attack and to prevent similar attacks on the petitioner.

He is also seeking a Court declaration that the failure of the Police to inquire into the incident was in violation of his Fundamental Rights.

The Bench comprised Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake, Justice P.A. Rathnayake PC and Justice Chandra Ekanayake.

Counsel Saliya Pieris appeared for the petitioner.

SSC Viveka Siriwardane appeared for the respondents.