Salley still in hospital; investigations continue
May 8, 2013 08:59 am
Police state that
investigations are still being conducted concerning former CMC member Azath
Salley who was admitted once again to the Colombo National Hospital after
refusing to consume any food or medicine.
He is currently being
treated in ward 45 of the Colombo National Hospital, Police Media Spokesman SP
Buddhika Siriwardena stated.
Defence sources claim
that Azath Salley had made anti-Sri Lankan statements to the Indian media
including remarks that could stir racial tensions. Furthermore, he is accused
of attempting to incite violence between racial groups in Sri Lanka.
However, different sources
say that Salley’s comments were reported out of context and have since been
corrected by the relevant media.
Financial fraud is
also among 18 allegations leveled against Salley according to the Director
General of the Media Centre for National Security, Lakshman Hulugalla.
Opposition members
fiercely claim that the arrest of Salley is a blatant act of political
vengeance but Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratna stated in parliament yesterday (May
7) that the Prevention of Terrorism Act will not be used for political reasons.
