Investigations being conducted into alleged assault on TNA MPs - Prime Minister

Prime Minister D M Jayaratne, yesterday stated that a special group of officers were conducting a special investigation into the alleged incident of assault on TNA Parliamentarians at Alaveddi in Jaffna.

The Prime Minister made this observation in Parliament in response to a matter of privilege raised by TNA MP R Sampanthan.

The Prime Minister also stated that soon after the investigation was over, the facts revealed at the investigation would be divulged in Parliament.

He further said that the details with regard to the incident could not be revealed, as investigations were in progress and at present, evidence had been taken from 11 persons.

Prime Minister D M Jayaratne, further stated that he was informed that some of the facts in the letter which had been forwarded to the Police and Military Force by the TNA on June 21, were not correct.

He also stated that the Government regretted if such an incident had occurred and investigations would reveal the truth in that regard.

The Prime Minister further stated that the Army and Police would provide the necessary security, when the events of the sittings were brought to their notice.

He also requested them to inform of the meetings organized for the impending Local Government election in Jaffna after which the security forces and police, would provide them with full security.

TNA MP Sampanthan requested the Government to investigate into the Alaveddi incident and arrest the offenders.

R Sampanthan further stated that they were committed to working with the government in finding an acceptable and long-lasting political solution within a united country.