Threats on EC members: PAFFREL says delaying probe will damage pride of Police

• Requests IGP to pay special attention to these matters and carry out the relevant investigations promptly 

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

Some Election Commission members’ houses and vehicles have been photographed and forwarded to the person who is threatening them through WhatsApp from overseas, People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi said.   

In a letter sent to IGP C.D Wickramaratne, the PAFFREL Executive Director said though the police are investigating the death threats on some Election Commission members, even though almost 12 days have passed since these incidents, no one has been arrested yet.   

He, however, expressed his gratitude to the IGP for the prompt action to provide protection to the Election Commission members who are faced with death threats. 

 
The Executive Director said Sri Lanka Police has skilled crime investigators and the delay of these investigations will damage the pride of the police department.

In addition to death threats, it will also be an obstacle in carrying out their work freely due the delay in bringing criminals to justice.   

He requested the IGP to pay special attention to these matters and carry out the relevant investigations promptly.