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IGP ordered to investigate contempt allegations against Weerawansa
The Inspector General of Police has been directed to probe whether statements made by former minister Wimal Weerawansa at a public rally constitute contempt of court. The Colombo Chief Magistrate issued the order following a request from the Bribery Commission.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has directed the Inspector General of Police to investigate allegations that former minister Wimal Weerawansa made statements amounting to contempt of court during a recent public rally.
The order came after the Bribery Commission petitioned the court seeking an inquiry into the remarks in question. The magistrate has instructed the IGP to submit a comprehensive report on the matter following the investigation.
Weerawansa, a former government minister, made the contested statements while addressing supporters at a public gathering. The specific nature of the remarks that prompted the Bribery Commission's concern has not been detailed in court documents.
The investigation will determine whether Weerawansa's statements undermined the authority of the courts or interfered with ongoing legal proceedings, both potential grounds for contempt of court charges under Sri Lankan law.
The IGP's report is expected to guide the magistrate in determining whether further legal action is warranted in connection with the allegations.