Lasantha’s Brother Calls Newly Elected President To Launch A Fresh Investigation

January 10, 2015

Lal Wickrematunge – brother of slain Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge today called upon the newly elected President and the government to launch a fresh investigation into his brother’s murder and bring the perpetrators to justice. He also urged the government to launch fresh investigations into the disappearances, assaults and other crimes committed against journalists under the Rajapaksa regime and bring closure to those victimized.

He made these remarks last night in Attidiya where a candle-light vigil was held in the location of Lasantha’s assassination in remembrance of his sixth death anniversary.