Harsh punishment against witnesses?

 Sunday, 29 June 2014 

The government is closely focused on harshly punishing any Sri Lankans who witness before the Navi Pillay-appointed probing committee, the 'Irida Divaina' reports.

The newspaper says that the witnesses are to be punished under the Terrorism Prevention Act and the Official Secrets Act.

The 'Irida Divaina' further states as follows :

"It has already been revealed that there are several parties prepared to witness before this committee in support of the LTTE terrorists and against the Sri Lanka military. It has also been revealed that certain NGOs are planning to provide accommodation, air tickets and a special bonus for these witnesses."

Sources from Geneva say that it has been decided to hold the witnessing in eight cities including Geneva.

  

Meanwhile, it has also been revealed that certain parties are attempting to obtain political asylum after providing incorrect witnesses.

It is even possible to confiscate property of parties betraying the country thus.

Thirty one persons including 02 former army officers have come forward to give witness before this committee, sources say.