Reveal senior officials who ordered Weliweriya shooting: UNP

Saturday, 14 September 2013 04:29 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The main opposition United National Party yesterday reiterated its demand that the Government reveal who ordered the Army to fire into crowds of demonstrators in Weliweriya on 1 August, dismissing the disciplinary action against junior officers involved in the incident as eyewash. UNP National List MP Eran Wickremaratne told a news conference yesterday that the Rathupaswala controversy was directly related to the Government’s response to a civilian demonstration demanding clean water in the region. “When water was asked for, they responded with bullets, that is the crux of the crisis in Rathupaswala,” Wickremaratne charged. “Prosecuting junior officers will not do,” the UNP MP said, asking the Government to name senior officials responsible for the incident. “How did soldiers get orders to shoot in a massive civilian settlement?” he asked.

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.