The Criminal Investigations Department (CID), conducting investigations into the attack on peaceful protesters in the vicinity of theTemple Trees and Galle Face on May 9, has named former Minister Johnston Fernando as a suspect.
The proceedings are currently underway at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
Additional Solicitor General Ayesha Jinasena appearing for the CID informed Magistrate Thilina Gamage that former Minister Johnston Fernando allegedly delivered a speech in a manner inciting people to attack the protesters at MainaGoGama. She further said the CID has also named three other individuals, including Colombo Municipal Councilor Mahinda Kahandagama, as suspects in the case after analyzing the evidence.
Meanwhile, the CID produced a Compact Disc containing the speech alleged to have been made by Johnston Fernando. Accordingly, the Magistrate issued an order directing the Government Analyst to present an analytical report regarding this statement.
