Prabhakaran’s grave and media repression!
Journalist R. Wijewardena, a resident of Aladi Lane, near the Sivan Kovil in Valvettithurai, has stated that he is under severe pressure from the security forces for the sole reason that his residence is located in the area behind the LTTE leader Prabhakaran’s grave. Mr. Mahinda (33) had lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka on March 07, 2022.
He points out that the CID and the military are acting in a way that violates his human rights, and that he suffers severely on Heroes’ Day almost every year. Mr. Mahindan also pointed out that his media activities have been hampered by his constant surveillance by the security forces, adding that the most recent incident was when he went to Madagal to photograph a festival and was severely threatened by the Army.
“My house is located in the area behind the tomb of LTTE leader Prabhakaran, so every year as Heroes’ Day approaches, my house is searched and my belongings and telephones are searched. On such days, relatives are afraid to come to our house. It cannot be cleaned; the threat of cleansing is serious. ” Etc. are also mentioned in his complaint. He further added that despite informing the authorities, they would not take any action and there would be no shortage of trouble by November 26.
In his complaint to the Human Rights Commission, Mr. Mahindan has demanded that steps be taken to prevent the seizure of his mobile phone and to clear the jungle in front of his house.
The threat and harassment of this journalist and his family on security grounds for the sole reason of living next to Pirabaharan’s grave is to be strongly condemned, and the fate of Mr. Mahindan is subtly repressed by the security forces against journalists and the public in the North. Another illustration of how it is being launched.
Acquisition of a mobile phone for security reasons is a violation of fundamental human rights. Atuvatika does not want a journalist to point out the need for a mobile phone. It may contain subject matter, relevant evidence and sources of information. Therefore, the continuous seizure of the mobile phone is an act that prevents his use of the media. This makes it impossible for him to carry out his role without fear of freedom. In such a context, it is difficult to guarantee that data and information contained in mobile phones acquired without the prior consent of the court or the permission of the owner will not be misused.
– Journalist R. Mahindan
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