Social media activist Sudantha Thilakasiri has been summoned to the Police CID, according to a report circulating on social media. It states that in order to obtain a statement for an investigation that is being carried out in connection with an investigation being carried out by the Computer Crime Investigation Division.
According to the letter, today (13) ව. Mr. Sudantha Thilakasiri has been summoned by the OIC of the Social Media Unit of the Computer Crimes Investigation Division of the Police to appear at 9.30 am.
Although he created the ‘Wonderful Man’ propaganda video using artists who supported Gotabhaya Rajapaksa in the last presidential election, he is now a social media activist who is strongly critical of the government.
Although we tried to contact him to inquire about this, the phone was out of signal area. However, other sources say that he has been asked to appear before the CID until the 15th of this month. Sources also say that he does not know what the matter is that he has been summoned.
Ravana Note
According to the law of Sri Lanka, the police have the power to summon and interrogate any person on a complaint or criminal information, or to obtain a statement from his or her place of residence for various reasons. It is not possible to question the President alone, but only if something has been done outside the presidency. Since the President is the President 24 hours a day, such an opportunity cannot be met. Judgments can also be obtained and cases can be filed against judges who act outside the jurisdiction. There are legal provisions for that.
He or she cannot be prosecuted unless the evidence reveals an offense that can be proved by law. If a police officer arrests someone arbitrarily, the officer can be sued for fundamental rights, damages, as well as a writ of certiorari. In the event of such an arbitrary arrest, a fundamental rights case may be filed within one month and a damages case within three months. Although there is no set time for litigation, it is best to act quickly. They can also complain to the Parliamentary Committee on Public Petitions about the misconduct. It must be done through a Member of Parliament elected by his own vote.
