Death penalty must be implemented on terrorists : Sajith

Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa today (Oct 15) said that the death penalty must be imposed on all terrorists, after identifying them using intelligence reports.

"The death penalty must not be regulated it must be implemented," the New Democratic Front candidate told a rally in Nittambuwa.

"Information must be obtained from individuals in all communities who have a great vision for the country," the Presidential candidate explained.

"We will completely defeat terrorism," he stressed adding that no community in the country must be given preferential treatment over another community.

Premadasa queried as to how national security could be achieved if one particular community feels downgraded. He promised to not engage in any activity which would destroy the unitary nature of the country.

Addressing another rally in Ruwanwella, the NDF candidate vowed that he would not interfere with the duties of Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, whom he said would be the defence minister in his government.

He said that one of his main aims is to strengthen intelligence units and empower the military by giving them training and equipping them with the latest weapons.