Cardinal calls for international probe on Channel 4 disclosures

• Those officials who were in the police and security services who came under investigation on this matter and who currently hold high positions should be suspended forthwith

By Yohan Perera  

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith called for an independent international probe on what Channel 4 video on the Easter Sunday attacks video revealed.

Coming up with a few demands Cardinal Ranjith called for a free, impartial, transparent and broad based investigation into what channel 4 came out with its programme, the alleged plot behind the tragedy, all facts and study of persons mentioned in the video especially with regard to their role in the mayhem.

 “The investigation should be carried out by an independent international team assisted by local officials of CID who were originally sought by the government and later transferred,” he said told journalists.  

“Those officials who were in the police and security services who came under investigation on this matter and who currently hold high positions should be suspended forthwith. Those who have been named by Channel 4 should be moved out before the investigation,” he added.  

DIGs Nilantha Jayawardene and Deshabandu Tennekoon should be suspended from their posts,” he stressed.  

The Archbishop called all police and security officers who are aware of the facts with regard to the attack to come out and reveal the truth.  
“Appointing a select committee once again is a waste of time and resources,” he also said.  

Meanwhile it was announced that all, churches will carry out special prayers calling for truth to come out on September 8th 2023.  

The Cardinal also lauded Channel 4 for coming out with the video.