Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who visited the Zion Church in Batticaloa today (May 03) distributed Rs 1 million as compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in the recent terrorist explosions.
In addition, funds upto Rs 500,000 were also distributed to those injured in the Easter Sunday terror attacks in order to meet their medical expenses.
Speaking to the press in Batticaloa, Mr. Wickremesinghe noted that investigations are currently underway to determine whether there are more terrorist groups operating in the country. "I wish to state that the ISIS terrorist group will be eliminated from this country," he said.
The Prime Minister also urged the general public to support the ongoing efforts by providing any information to the security forces.
"I wish to thank the religious leaders, doctors, other relevant bodies, the Police and the armed forces, and also public servants for remaining patient following the incident," he remarked.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
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