Defence Secy. reacts to Cardinal’s criticism about probe

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Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said it is not fair to criticize the police investigation into the incident in which a grenade was found at the Borella All Saints' Church, less than 24 hours after it was reported.

He made this remarks responding to the statement made by Archbishop His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith regarding the investigation into the incident.

Speaking to media after meeting with Chief Prelates of Malwatta and Asgiriya chapters, he assured that all those involved in the incident will be brought to justice.

"Investigation is not something that can be completed in two or three hours. It takes some time. I don't think it's fair to criticize investigations barely 24 hours had passed after the incident," he said.

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Iwazaru Saturday, 15 January 2022 08:15 PM

Uncle, what the Cardinal states is correct. You are too lame to attack him. If it was an ordinary citizen he or she would have been summoned to the CID and harassed for hours. As the Cardinal has public backing you can not summon him to the CID. You talk big as you have a backing from a joker. Ha Ha Ha!

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Lala Saturday, 15 January 2022 08:45 PM

100%

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Era Sunday, 16 January 2022 02:59 AM

200%. Shameless uncle.

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Ranjith Gunetilleke Sunday, 16 January 2022 04:52 AM

Yes totally agreed

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Wijebahu Sunday, 16 January 2022 04:57 AM

Def Sec is uncle, cardinal is grandfather and next common candidate LOL

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Merv Sunday, 16 January 2022 08:54 AM

The Cardinal condemned the way the inquiry was done. Not excepting results in hours. Bloody dumb comment. They should have checked the CCTV to check how this bag came into the church and not arrest the sanchristian who handled it while cleaning. Shame on these guys for trying to create panic among the worshippers and also try to bring back racism.

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Myl Rama Sunday, 16 January 2022 02:52 AM

Sarah weerasekara and kamal Gooneratne are trying to Protect Gota and Basil and think Vatican should request an impartial UN investigation like Nurenberg trial for Hitler and Nazis

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Ganesh Sunday, 16 January 2022 02:57 AM

Wonder what the discussion with the prelates was all about. Why do we have so many secretaries and chairman’s who only know to consult the prelates. Might as well make the prelates bosses for all.

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JOSEPH de Silva Sunday, 16 January 2022 03:00 AM

Time us not far away to hear the following: After investigations the Police has found that the Easter attacks were plotted and paid by the catholic church "

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George Ranasinghe Sunday, 16 January 2022 04:02 AM

People know about Sri Lankan Police. It is one of the most corrupt, brutal, inhuman out fits in the world. There is no rule of law but the law of the ruler. Kamal Gunarathna is trying to whitewash Police but he himself is a suspect of a murder in SL embassy in Brazil few years ago. For people like him and his masters, there is no law in the country.

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Ram Sunday, 16 January 2022 04:13 AM

You are warming your seat in AC comfort and issue statements. What happened to the Easter attack. Why wasn't the commission reports released. Why wasn't the recommendation in the report not followed. Why wasn't the outgoing AG Dappula not questioned about what he said. Please answer

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Ram Sunday, 16 January 2022 04:15 AM

You better be careful. All what you missed or mishandled during your time including Easter investigations will be hanging over you and with a change of government you will be called to answer

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Lalith Sunday, 16 January 2022 04:44 AM

It’s not criticizing the Police. The Cardinal is merely bringing out facts. It is sad to see the DS in a defensive mode. Following up on what the Cardinal is mentioning is the best option.

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Sudarshi Hewa Sunday, 16 January 2022 05:01 AM

The Cardinal's explanation was fair and truthful.. also Cardinal has no intention of adding another tittle to his position .. Though you hold the position of 'DEFENSE SECRETARY' ..First of all you got to learn about Honesty,Dignity and RESPECT . Stop becoming a Servant Boy of Dirty Politicians..!

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lion Sunday, 16 January 2022 05:18 AM

My respect to Cardinal is boundless as he brought to the notice of general public by showing the man who came at about 9 AM to place the bomb in the church.Gang of deceivers will fail miserably in their attempt to conceal the truth.

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dot Sunday, 16 January 2022 05:22 AM

Wow now he says .we were assured that the Police had got conclusive evidence of who did what .

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Eeeya Oi Sunday, 16 January 2022 05:51 AM

Never thought i would see the day that a military man would complain saying unfair.

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mp Sunday, 16 January 2022 06:17 AM

What is the use of these reactions, big talks and useless explanations to those who lose lives in vain. Life is precious to everybody.

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anslem peiris Sunday, 16 January 2022 06:32 AM

if we look back for instances where this government acted as per the law, being impartial, rule of law , nepotism, there is zero chance citizens can have trust this institution in first place. joker at the top

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Pawn Star Sunday, 16 January 2022 06:36 AM

Guilty conscience pricks the mind they say and it's very apt in this case! What can Kamal do, he's just a pawn and he knows it!!!

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Chris Sunday, 16 January 2022 06:44 AM

Cardinal is correct, you are talking of criticism after 24 hours, but even after 24 months plus we are still waiting for Easter bomb perpetrators to be brought to justice. Stupidity talks

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Cheers Sunday, 16 January 2022 07:00 AM

Well said Kamal since the dawn of this government our national security has been right on top leaving no room for radicals. This not Yahapalanaya and cardinal knows that. Please investigate and bring the culprits to the book who is trying to damage the image of current government

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DillonDP Sunday, 16 January 2022 08:20 AM

Cardi does knows to make a circus our of everything

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Johan Sunday, 16 January 2022 08:42 AM

As long as Jungle law is practiced in SL criticism cannot be wiped out

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Roshan samarathunga Sunday, 16 January 2022 09:04 AM

All incidents are set up for the stage

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Andare Sunday, 16 January 2022 09:07 AM

Yes Kamal,you are correct in saying that you cannot complete investigations in two or three hours. Like in the Easter bombings even after 1000 days you cannot complete investigations.

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Amal Fernando Sunday, 16 January 2022 09:40 AM

You come out of a temple

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Gabriella Sunday, 16 January 2022 09:56 AM

We are still waiting for the recommendations from the Easter Sunday attacks to be implemented. DS Kamal Gunaratne despite being an ardent Sinhala Buddhist Hawk, has so far, discharged his duties in a creditable manner. The political interference will ultimately tarnish the reputation of this usually honourable man.

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