Two journalists arrested for posting Heroes’ Day on Facebook

Two journalists arrested for posting Heroes’ Day on Facebook

Batticaloa journalist Deva Adeeran has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) alleging that two fellow journalists were arrested for leaving a note on Heroes’ Day on Facebook.

He said the first to be arrested was Kanapathipillai Mohan, a resident of Chenkaladi. The second is a resident of Kinnayadi Valachchenai area and a case has been filed against him and he has been granted bail.

Adiran further stated in his complaint that he had been arrested on charges of publishing information about the LTTE and its leader in the face book and making notes on social media to revive the LTTE.

He says that race and language are the reasons for this and that he has lodged this complaint against the Police Department.

His request is to take steps to prevent such incidents from happening again and to take necessary steps to bring justice to the victims.

– Journalist Deva Adiran

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