Unequivocal condemnation of killings - President
[Friday, November 10, 2006 - 4.30 GMT]

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has unequivocally condemned the brutal killing of Mr. Nadaraja Raviraj, Member of Parliament of the Tamil National Alliance
and his Police bodyguard Lakshman, who died of injuries after being shot at, in Colombo this morning. 

The Inspector General of Police has been ordered by the President to initiate a thorough, comprehensive and speedy inquiry to apprehend the perpetrators of this cowardly and heinous act. The President has asked the
IGP to report to him this evening on the progress of the initial investigations, and keep informed of all developments in this inquiry. 

The President views the killing of Mr. Nadaraja Raviraj, an outspoken Member of Parliament from the TNA, by whomever or whatever forces responsible for it, as one more reprehensible act by those opposed to dissent and political pluralism in a democratic society.  President Rajapaksa had close and very cordial relations with Mr. Raviraj when they were together in Parliament,
and after his election as President.  

President Rajapaksa extends his deepest condolences to the families of Mr. Nadaraja Raviraj and his security officer Lakshman. (PRIU)  

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Last Updated Date: November 10, 2006 -4.30 GMT