Military Intelligence Chief files complaint against YouTuber over hate speech

Colombo, September 12 (Daily Mirror) - Director of Military Intelligence Brigadier Chandika Mahathanthila has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against a YouTuber who allegedly made a hate speech claiming that there is a plan to create unrest in the country before the upcoming Presidential election.

Military Spokesman Major General Rasika Kumara confirmed that Brigadier Mahathanthila lodged the complaint on Wednesday (September 11), requesting the CID to investigate the YouTube video.

The video, reportedly created by Ajith Dharmapala, an individual living abroad, alleged that a disturbance would be orchestrated in the country after September 12 by deploying 200 officers from the Military Intelligence Corps.

In his complaint, the Director accused the YouTuber of spreading false information aimed at undermining the morale and effectiveness of the military for political purposes. 

He complained that the claims were an attempt to incite unrest and place undue blame on the intelligence agencies. He also reportedly expressed concern that such false statements could pose a threat to his safety and that of his family.