January 10, 2015, 8:17 pm
Deputy Minister of Power and Energy, Premalal Jayasekara was arrested on Friday night in connection with the death of a party supporter at Kahawatte recently.
The suspect was arrested at Aluthgama by a police squad detailed for investigations. Later, he was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate and remanded until January 20, 2015.
The party supporter was critically injured when he was shot at while decorating the stage with some others for a political rally of common candidate Maithripala Sirisena during the presidential poll campaign. He later succumbed to his injuries.
On January 5, the Pelmadulla Magistrate issued an arrest warrant on Jayasekara over his alleged involvement in the shooting incident.
The UN Secretary-General congratulates Sri Lanka
- Saturday, 10 January 2015
The United Nation Secretary-General congratulates the people of Sri Lanka on the successful conclusion of the presidential election, and welcomes the constitutional transfer of power.
The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Sri Lanka on the successful conclusion of the presidential election, and welcomes the constitutional transfer of power.
The Secretary-General applauds the Sri Lankan Elections Commission for its professionalism in ensuring a peaceful and credible election. He also commends the efforts of the candidates, including in particular outgoing President Mahinda Rajapaksa, law enforcement agencies and civil society for upholding and respecting democratic governance.
The Secretary-General looks forward to working with President Maithripala Sirisena and the people of Sri Lanka. He affirms the continuous support of the United Nations for development, reconciliation, political dialogue and accountability in Sri Lanka.
