Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who attended the funeral of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara to pay his last respects, said the killing on a public day was “a deadly blow to democracy.” He condemned the murder, calling it part of a growing culture of violence that undermines citizens’ right to live in peace, and urged an impartial investigation — noting that Wickramasekara had earlier requested police protection. (Newswire) The post Opposition Leader attends funeral of slain Weligama PS Chairman, demands justice appeared first on Newswire.
Opposition Leader attends funeral of slain Weligama PS Chairman, demands justice
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