Culprits In Police Uniforms Continue To Walk Free Without Guilt

Maj General Kithsiri Ekanayake (retd) of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) had been assigned to the Task Force 1/58 Division and was involved in the operations throughout the Vanni campaign. Ekanayake survived a mine blast near Kalmunai Point on 17 November 2008, amidst intense ground operations both in the west and east of Vanni.

Ekanayake said that he was in remand at the Angunakolapalessa Prison for nearly four weeks and, on one occasion, he felt so disappointed when a television presenter quoted President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as having said how a Major General was digging for buried treasure.

“The police should be ashamed for treating people like this. I served the country at a time many feared to join the services. Just imagine what those who served the military, and especially those who fought under my command, think of me when the media reported what transpired in a court. I sincerely hope the IGP will look into this matter without delay.”

Ekanayake said that he couldn’t help but weep on the floor of the Angunakolapalessa Prison when the TV announcer made humiliating remarks.

Shamindra Ferdinando

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