By unusuma.lk on (LK time)
A letter currently in circulation on social media appears to indicate that the Attorney General has written to the CID indicating that he will not be indicting the three individuals named as suspects in respect of the January 8th, 2009, daylight roadside murder of journalist Lasantha Wickramatunga, which therefore clears the way for those three individuals being let off.
Many journalists and social media activists, on their verified social media, have commented upon the letter and verified the authenticity of it as well.
In a letter sent by the Attorney General on the 27th, the CID has further been informed to inform him about the action taken by the court in this regard within 14 days after reporting this to the Magistrate’s Court.
The suspects recommended for release include Army Staff Sergeant Prem Ananda Udalagama, Sub-Inspector Tissasiri Sugathapala and Deputy Inspector General of Police Prasanna Nanayakkara.
Since its publication, many have reacted to the article to say that it raises suspicion that state crimes committed in the past will never come to light.
However, the government has not yet made any official announcement in this regard.
