CID pressurized to cast aside Eknaligoda investigation

SUNDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER 2015

According to police headquarter sources officers of the CID who are carrying out investigations regarding the incident of now suspected murder of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda have been severely inconvenienced due to intense pressure applied on them by powerful individuals who are connected with security services.

The interference by these powerful men have intensified after seven members of the Army including two lieutenant colonels attached to Army intelligence were arrested on suspicion of the murder of Mr. Eknaligoda. It is reported those who interfere in the investigations are powerful individuals who were loyal to the previous regime and are holding offices in the present administration as well.

Despite the CID asking permission in writing to detain the Army officers for 3 months for questioning, the Ministry of Defense had given permission only for a period of 14 days which is not a sufficient time to complete interrogation say police sources.