BASL calls for an independent investigation into Rambukkana shooting incident

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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday requested for an independent investigation into Rambukkana shooting incident.

The BASL said the government must ensure that the police and armed forces act with utmost restraint in the light of the genuine grievances of protesters.

The BASL President Saliya Pieris PC said the BASL was shocked and saddened at the loss of life in the incident at Rambukkana where the police are alleged to have shot at protesters.

"We are saddened that previous warnings made by us as far back as January 2022 went unheeded by the authorities. Our members will continue to do their utmost to safeguard the rights of the people of this country", Pieris said. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Black Kaputas Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:21 PM

You are a cause for the crisis the country is facing. Court cases are dragged on for years leading to lawlesness while the black coat fraternity get richer by the year

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Black Kaputas Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:21 PM

You are a cause for the crisis the country is facing. Court cases are dragged on for years leading to lawlesness while the black coat fraternity get richer by the year

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Lan Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:50 PM

Who gave order to shoot ? Why did police shoot? People are fighting for their right ? This is not Myanmar or North Korea to shoot like this . This is a democratic country people have rights to demonstrate...? Why do they do this crime . Government should take responsibility . People do more demonstrations to dislodge this government

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Ranaweera Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:56 PM

If they had set fire to the brower then what would have you said?

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Peace Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:06 PM

Police acted at Rambukkana on behalf of the PEACE LOVING people. Really the people are disturbed by the protesters not

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CROOKS Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:14 PM

It is high time to control politically induced violence against the ruling government and those who poisoned the innocent people to take to the streets are the CROOKS to be ARRESTED immediately.

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lion Wednesday, 20 April 2022 05:02 AM

First of all we salute the roll played by our Bar association led Mr Saliya Pereis to protect rights of protesters who came on to the roads calling to preserve their lives.

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sam Wednesday, 20 April 2022 08:41 AM

All investigations are independent only in SL

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D S de Silva Wednesday, 20 April 2022 10:34 AM

BASL, make sure justice is done. Enough of making the judiciary system in Sri Lanka a mockery because of politicians. No one is above the law including the donkey who calls himself the president. Justice needs to be served, you are the protector and the authority of the people, you represent the people of Sri Lanka not the politicians this is democracy. Sri Lanka needs rule of law not a jungle law introduced by politicians, the rule of law must applied for every one regardless of status or position. The IGP and everyone else who is responsible for this massacre must be brought to justice, there should not be any influence by the goons who are in parliament in serving justice.

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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 20 April 2022 10:36 AM

When this type of harassments were happening to minorities, you guys were cutting kiri bath. Why panic now, enjoy it to the fullest. More to come.

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