Female arrested for making defamatory remarks against Cardinal

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A 43-year-old woman was arrested for making defamatory remarks against Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith in a video uploaded to social media, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

The suspect was arrested in Battaramulla. He said the video also contained content that arouse hatred between Buddhist and Catholic communities.

“She is to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate tomorrow,” DIG Rohana said.

The Criminal Investigation Department is carrying out further inquiry into the incident. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Saranga W Sunday, 18 October 2020 10:34 PM

So we have lost freedom of speech??

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Silva Monday, 19 October 2020 12:39 PM

Freedom to hate?

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Wasantha morawak Sunday, 18 October 2020 10:34 PM

She should be severely punished accordingly. Her video is full of hate and with disgusting remarks about cardinal.She is purpisely trying to make a clash between two major religions of Sri Lanka. Well done Police"!!

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Ups Sunday, 18 October 2020 10:54 PM

I am not a Christian,but respect good teaching of all, most politicians of past government, did everything to cover up real masterminds of Easter mayhem, but his eminence cardinal Ranjith, demanded justice for innocent victims,many criticized him,threaten him,but he never changed his stance,now they using this shameless woman ,to sling mid at him,their intention is demoralize him

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Kapila Senaratne Sunday, 18 October 2020 11:21 PM

Please practice the 6 page article 142 “ freedom of speech and publish “ It’s her view.

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JAMES DAVID CAMPBELL Sunday, 18 October 2020 11:39 PM

Freedom of speech is now dead in Sri Lanka

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GHarry Sunday, 18 October 2020 11:55 PM

She must be a puppet of Sumanthiran, Pakkalisothi saravanan, Sampanthan, Eran Wickremaratna, Ravi Karunanayagam etc.

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Jhonathan Sunday, 18 October 2020 11:58 PM

No freedom of speech in lanka?

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raj Monday, 19 October 2020 12:05 AM

this arrest wrong. people have right to criticize anyone including any priest regardless of their religion. They can be Hindu of Buddhist or Muslims or Christians or Catholics. In France, one Muslim terrorist killed a teacher because the teacher made some comments about Muslim religion. If people really believe in God, why do they need to resort violence?

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Saman Monday, 19 October 2020 12:10 AM

Another Colombo Liberal

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ChanakaJ Monday, 19 October 2020 12:29 AM

So, I'm guessing she is neither Buddhist nor Christian, but wants to stir up trouble between both groups. WHY; what is the agenda?

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G. Gunapala Monday, 19 October 2020 09:38 AM

This type of nasty trouble makers should be severely punished

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Derry Mayor Monday, 19 October 2020 09:52 AM

Cardinal should report this to Hon. President and take appropriate action against the women immediately.

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Themis Silva Monday, 19 October 2020 09:53 AM

Very serious, she should be kept behind bars.

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Leelaratne Monday, 19 October 2020 12:56 PM

She has no knowledge of any religion. She is a paid puppet of an NGO trying to destroy Buddhism. Please do not let her give lectures to Daham Pasal students.

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Doubter Monday, 19 October 2020 01:40 PM

How many commenting have seen the video to judge the contents

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Ammagei Puthek Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:53 PM

what were in the remarks 'defmatory' about the card kuddu nal?

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Kapila Senaratne Wednesday, 21 October 2020 10:30 PM

No lawyer practices our constitutional rights any more. Article 6 “ Freedom of speech and publish “

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Fred de Silva Thursday, 22 October 2020 06:58 AM

Freedom of speech has limits, does not mean you can say what you want.There has to be accountability for those thousands whose lives have been destroyed forever. Not to mention the image of the country, dragged in the mud. Need justice Focus on that, not the Cardinal

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