Security forces try to intimidate and paralyze civil society activists!
Batticaloa District Civil Society Activists’ Forum Chairman S. Sivayoganathan (52) has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) alleging that he was arrested and tortured in connection with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). has.
He is a resident of No. 4, 141/03, 4th Cross Street, Thiraimadu, Batticaloa.
Speaking about human rights violations, he said,
‘During the past year, I have been interrogated three times by the PTA, twice by the CID and twice by the police (Batticaloa and Thirukovil). I have not been involved in any crime under the law of this country. However, I am being questioned in connection with the Prohibition (LTTE). Human rights violations took place in my home and in their offices. This is a violation of a fundamental right.
He further stated that investigations are being carried out by the Pottuvil court and that ethnic and political policies have contributed to such atrocities and human rights violations.
He said there were eyewitnesses and documentary evidence of this human rights violation.
He demands that justice be done to him and that he be acquitted of these false charges.
He pointed out that as a social activist working for the welfare of the people, the government was trying to stop its repressive practices as well as violence.
Mr. Sivayoganathan also said that he was under stress due to such threats from the security forces and that his activities were limited due to this.
– Civil society activist Sivayoganathan
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