Self exiled journalist regret coming to his country

Jan 23, 2016

The self exiled journalist who was subsequently arrested following his arrival to his country from Australia regrets for his arrival.

“After giving permission to come, if we are arrested upon arrival how can we work” said the four years self exile journalist Punyamoorthi Sasikaran when he had a discussion with Gagana. He said he came to Sri Lanka anticipating to settle permanently.

He said although he was released on bail he has come every month to the Katunayake airport CID.
 
Sasidaran Punyamoorthi who has been worked at SBS channel attached to the Australian government has also worked as an independent journalist in Batticaloa.
 
Before one month of his arrival he has notified his intention to the president certifying his security.
 
“Following the new government coming to power and after your request for all the journalists I was very eager to come to my motherland. I seek the required protection and security from your Excellency” was indicated in the letter sent to the president on the 18th of December.
 
“I came to Sri Lanka to live, work and help my community” said journalist Sasikaran joining for a conversation with Gagana. He said if we are arrested like this how can the people in exile come to the country?