Thursday, 17 November 2011
The editor of The Sunday Leader newspaper, Frederica Jansz, who got a case filed against former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka over the controversial “White Flag” statement, has reportedly left the country this morning.
The chairman of the newspaper company, Lal Wickrematunge has also left the country.
The judiciary is also discussing Frederica’s sudden departure when the verdict of the White Flag case is to be delivered tomorrow (18). It is also reported that she would not continue as the editor of The Sunday Leader after the newspaper was purchased by well known racketeer Asanga Seneviratne.
Frederic Jansz carried out the White Flag conspiracy against Sarath Fonseka together with Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.
A senior official from the Attorney Generals’ Department speaking about Frederica’s sudden departure told us that she may have decided to leave the country due to the massive public outrage that could arise once the verdict on the White Flag case is delivered.
However, the official said that there was a likelihood of the verdict of the case being delayed till the 21st and Sarath Fonseka would be given a 10 year jail term.
He also added that there was a rumor at the Attorney General’s Department the President may grant the former Army Commander a pardon tomorrow after a harsh verdict is delivered. The President’s birthday is tomorrow.
UNP deputy leaders Karu Jayasuriya and Sajith Premadasa have asked the public to be present at the High Court premises when the verdict on the case is delivered.
UNP Western Provincial Councilor Shiral Lakthileka has organized a special bodhi pooja for Sarath Fonseka this evening to be held under the patronage of the UNP deputy leaders.
