Police security for Shirani withdrawn

Monday , 14 January 2013

Government has removed the police protection given to Chief Justice Prof.Shirani Bandaranayake from yesterday is according to information.

 Consequently Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake has forwarded a letter to Inspector General of Police mentioning that there is threat to her safety and to provide sufficient protection.

Meanwhile Government has given a notification to Chief Justice Shirani to immediately evacuate the official residence of Chief Justice.

Impeachment which was passed with two third majority in parliament was signed by President Mahinda Rajapakse and later the police security provided to Chief Justice was removed.

“You are removed from the Chief Justice position was mentioned” and a letter was forwarded by President Mahinda Rajapakse to Chief Justice Prof.Shirani Bandaranayake.

Meanwhile the judiciary is seriously considering in taking action against the new appointment of Chief Justice is according to sources.

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Attorneys’ argument is, government is functioning antithetical to the constitution in the issue of impeachment.

 Meanwhile International community is seriously observing the activities processed by the government against Chief Justice.