Why and who assasinated Lasantha?

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So many have responded with so many different assumptions...
We will never know the truth.

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ANOTHER NAIL IN THE FREE MEDIA COFFIN. ONE BY ONE ALL THOSE WHO OPPOSE THE THINKING OF THE CHINTANA, IS BEING SILENCED





This is not good at all... Hope lasantha will be ok. but govt HAS to find the responsible..



what is happening in Sri lanka??? these things cannot be tolerated

] Posted By: thushara ranasinghe



MUGABE II.
Posted By: Kalu



The Government's new war. So much for peace in Sri Lanka

Posted By: D.P



MEDIA FREEDOM ?????????????????

Posted By: NU1 DASA
Conspiracy to discredit the Government and to sling mud on the great victory gained by heroic and brave security forces.

Posted By: sudath



Govt thinks anything is possible as long as the war goes well.

Posted By: votercooray



expected !!! just a tip of an iceberg for things to unfold. sri lanka, then congo, then zimbabwae ........
Posted By: siri



There is no value for life in this country.

Posted By: JDR


THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME. HE HAS VAST EXPERIENCE. HIGH TIME HE TAKES MAXIMUM PRECAUTION. HE IS BANGING HIS HEAD ON A ROCK.
Posted By: ME



Sri Lanka does not have very many independent journalists and we must protect the few that we have. And the State has a responsibility to ensure that.

Posted By: Menaca


Again the media freedom comes in to play.....

Posted By: The Analysis


So what ? Who s nxt ?

Posted By: gunaratnam


Ok very good. Sri Lankata Jayawewa. Who ever who did this, may curse be upon you for tarnishing our countries image in such a crucial moment.
Posted By: Sicillian


wELL DONE ,WE ARE A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY

Posted By: SB


This is not on. The way this is going no person is free to express his own views. Where are we heading ? media freedom is myth in Sri Lanka.

Posted By: Devapriya


I am not with any political party... there can be another side of a story... thinking unbiased can this be an instance where this was done to assign more pressure on the gov. Seriously this is another way to divert attention. Hope he will be fine.

Posted By: Eshan


"Conspiracy to discredit the Government and to sling mud on the great victory gained by heroic and brave security forces." Posted By: sudath. This is conspiracy by Government against the Media. The conspiracy to discredit the Government is nothing but a myth. This is one those person who believe whatever the government say.

Posted By: Raj


Now it seems too much.... Day before yesterday it is Sirasa and today Lasantha.... No matter what their vision is.... Media should have the freedom to report.... If the facts are wrong, why these ppl are bothered??? Ppl will reject them.... But the truth is that, ppl knows that there is some truth out there.... Do anyone think that all media should be a sh** like state media??? Now do all journalists should have to follow Mahinda Abeysundara or Sudharman to save their lives???? Now wht is our government going to do? They will accuse UNP for this too.... This is so silly.... Ppl have to open their eyes and see.... UNP has done wrong to media when they are in power, YES.... But, when they are not in power????
Posted By: NG


A Road Map to Rule by the Gun! One fearless man who was 'forthright' in his views has been taught a lesson by the gun! Mr. Ambassador of America, you only said the other day "the media is under threat". Hardly we passed the reading, another fearless journalist has paid the supreme sacrifice!

Posted By: Citizen


After Dr Gamunu some one else has taken over. We all know who??

Posted By: upul


I think the journalist association must make a huge awareness about the present Sri Lankan situation to the world.
Posted By: Roger Fernandoz


I do not agree with the people who suspect GOSL. We know that it is very easy to say for anything that Gvt is rsponsible. Guys could you please analyze the present political and military environment. Do not put all debts in to the Gvnmnt account as there are many motivated parties want this moment to be used against government and distabilised the current political and military trend as their last resort.
Posted By: Rohana


Acursed be the hands that shot thee Acursed be ALL who bled thee

Posted By: Genvevre


We can be confident that the IGP will be asked to make an impartial investigation.

Posted By: T.I. J.Deen


Every body is criticizing the government. But I feel it can be some other party doing all these to destroy the image of the government which they gained by defeating LTTE. Govt is already blamed for the sirasa attack and in such case govt will never do another similar thing. So it can be LTTE, opposition or some other party who wants to see the govt is in trouble.
Posted By: Narmada


Well done,FIVE STAR level democratic country.Another small incident to all ministers.as far as they are OK.What a shame Is this the FREEDOM for media.

Posted By: LS


Tamil people condemn any violent methods to any human being in any part of his world!From Barbarianism to Civilization....This shd come quick to SL as well as S.Asia!We pray for LW a good human being who fight for justice,equality,freedom,safety,unity and prosperity!Some violent people bring bad name to silent majority!

Posted By: Shan Nalliah,Gandhiyist, Norway


The government will investigate this of course. Horage ammagen pena ahanawa wage wadak!
Posted By: Bradby

 

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Lasantha critical

Lasantha Wickramatunga is in critical condition, hospital sources confirmed. He is currently being taken to the Colombo General Hospital for surgery. According to reports available at the moment, two armed men had come in two motorcycles, blocked his vehicle and shot him near the ear.

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Can govt atleast find the culprits...

Posted By: Sicillian


every thing will come under WAR putha!!!

Posted By: kamil



Are we looking @ a Zimbabwe 2? & with it a Mugabi the second!!!!

Posted By: n.De. Silva



Another Terror Against Media Freedom (TAMF) - high time that government take the responsibility to investigate and let the public know "invisible hands behind these attacks". May God Bless and protect media personnel in this country - Lasantha we wish you speedy recovery!

Posted By: priyanka



Believe it or not I saw this man, all smiles last evening at a Colombo cafe. And to hear this terrible news is just too too sad. May he get well soon and live to tell of the state of affairs of this country. May god bless him.

Posted By: Dee



This is sad and strange. Why all this media harassment happening at this time?

Posted By: KK


It is truly sad to read about this. I am not in SL at the moment and will try all possibilities to stay out of Sri Lanka. Oh, yes I am going to migrate. I am sure all "Humans" living in SL are also trying to get out. Let the dogs that rule this country have it for themselves.

Posted By: Sri Lankan but not for long


O God this is terrible. Some idiots of Chinthanaya supporters call this a conspiracy. This cowardly act is done by goons to silence the critics of this highly corrupted Government. There is no freedom at all to express ones opinion in

Posted By: Sirisena


The media ministry of the GOSL better call this a case of self infliction too like the burnout at Depanama is called. Hope the CJ steps in on the decay and rot SHRI Lanka has stooped to.

Posted By: Yakada



A ANOTHER MEDIA MEN WHO BRINGS THE TRUTH OF THIS GOVT EARLIER SIRASA WHO IS THE CULPRIT WAKE UP MASSESS DONT BE SILENT

Posted By: Saldin


I cant imagine good future for Sri Lanka under regime. All its activities are taking us in the road of progress that Zimbabwe made to reach its economic-disaster. Mugabe of South-Asia is on the rise.

Posted By: Fairose


GET WELL SOON..

Posted By: Leo 1st


Soon we shall see comments appearing here that this was planned and done by Lasantha himself, similar to the MBC incident.

Posted By: G


Part of celebrations? There's no diffrence whether broad day light or middle of the night... and more interestingly closer to a high security zone. But else where people cannot go carrying a bag without being searched by security personnel. People know whose behind everything now!!!

Posted By: A Palihakkara

 

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Lasantha taken in for surgery at Kalubowila

Kalubowila Hospital authorities have decided not to bring Lasantha to the Colombo General Hospital, and was taken to the operating theater for immediate surgery.

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I hope the doctors will save his life.

Posted By: Raj



God Bless you Lasantha, we are praying for you!

Posted By: Tanuja



we cant understand the motive of these attacks

Posted By: RH



Now it’s clear that anyone who is having nice agenda to condemn north WAR and all Srilanka mind should change into another side. Now all the foolish people are blame to Government and that what exactly behind this activity. Please understand that if Government wants to Kill Lasantha Wickramatunga they will definitely not doing that on this stage. (Win Win situation of our WAR) This is clear that somebody who wants to damage Government name & Our WAR hero’s work….. General public please look very carefully on this & use your brain before make any decision.

Posted By: Nivantha Fernando



This is totally deplorable. If allowed to continue, things will go completely out of control. I smell a rat.....could this be an inetrsted group's work to destabilise the country?

Posted By: TRUE LANKAN



There is no media in SL that can be called ‘free media’. Either its Govt media, anti govt media (such as leader & mtv) & others are somewhat balanced like SW, Derana & even TNL. This is a direct result of what UNP did to innocent journalists like Richard Zoysa & went unpunished, sadly history is repeated once agaion.

Posted By: Mohan Mendis



Lasantha is my friend since we were little kids... I ask myself why you. Then again you are of the BRAVE aren't you, not like the scum who will walk over their own mother's grave to achieve power in their cowardice. You are a hero and always will be a man of one voice. Pity Sri Lanka what a pity. Kaygee

Posted By: kaygee



Lasantha, whether others liked it or not, defended freedom of speech and expression of opinions to the hilt. Now, democracy has been shot speechless

Posted By: sean



It looks people are not safe not only in the LTTE control area but all over Sri Lanka. DM please be careful and make sure that you only publish news in favor of the GOSL. Otherwise you too will end up like this. Long lives Sri Lanka

Posted By: alx



Paying to Media.If not agree killing the media.

Posted By: Yehiya-Doha



GET WELL SOON DEAR BRAVE SOLDIER !!!

Posted By: Kalu Arachchi



The wrath of all Gods be upon all those cursed persons who have tried to destroy the media and democracy by crippling all those hands and legs of persons who have been behind these criminals activities. All curses be upon those criminals and persons in authority who hv directed these destruction and killings. Jayaweva democracy

Posted By: Swarna



very soon, there is bound to be shooting within the well of the parliament even

Posted By: sean



Lets pray for Lasantha. What else can a Srilankan do in this country?

Posted By: shanki



Silencing the journalists means preventing truths reaching the masses. Lasantha, whatever said and done, well loved and liked by all English newspaper readers in Sri-Lanka. The Government should be held responsible for this crime.

Posted By: Rahumathullah



God save Lasantha's life and punish the culprits

Posted By: H David



Even the sinhalese cannot live safely in this government... imagine about Tamils... This is pathetic.... and the government ministers call the tamils are with them... only those are after the money is with them like, Karuna, Devananda, Thondaman, Chandrasekaran etc...

Posted By: Common Man



Good decision by the hospital authorities other wise his life cannot be guarenteed when carrying through highly tightened security personnel controled areas even in heart of Colombo.

Posted By: A Palihakkara



I pray that Mr Wickramatunga recovers from his injuries, and my thoughts go out to his family, and also to the staff of the Leader newspaper. I am ashamed this is happening in my country. It is a situation that has to be nipped in the bud, now. We may disagree with what some one may say or believe in but, both, as a democracy and predominantly Buddhist country we should firmly reject violence in any form as a reaction. Let the lawmakers and the law deal with what is right and what is wrong. The security forces of the country have risen to new strengths in our war against terror and have justifiably gained a high standing in the eyes of the country, and indeed, of the world. In conjunction with its victories in the war it is of paramount importance that they support and safeguard the democratic and Buddhist values of the country. They must ensure that we do not slide in the direction of the situation that prevails in Pakistan where shadow forces instigated by the establishment execute a campaign of violence against those they see as obstacles to their interests.

Posted By: Roy Abey



Couple of deals failed in recent weeks due to his exposures; this is the result.

Posted By: Pubudu



Very very sad NEWS.Press freedom is going down.some people need to criticize Govt.this may have done by LTTE o anti Govt.

Posted By: KSA



All these happened after Kilinochchi captured. First Sirasa then Lasantha. I think they want to insult Goventment. Gov.will not doing these type of things when the election close by.

Posted By: Leo 1st



Was he shot on his backbone. God please save this great man.

Posted By: A Human



Whats happening to sri lankan media? Hi President, are you blind?

Posted By: Mr. Sri Lanka



Island of Srilanka lost her virginity/innocence long time ago...pretty soon interlectuals and peace lovers have to be move to other countries like Somalia or Zimbawae(better countries compare to S.L.)

Posted By: Arun Gamagae


Shocked to hear the attempt of murder on Wickramatunga. I pray for his speedy recovery because, at least few honest voices like Wickramatunga must remain active for the sake of our people.

Posted By: I.M.Ibrahim


The last person to chalenge the govt for its wrong doing has been eliminated , I belive the Sihalese will wake up if not do not worry friends Mr V P will come for the final rescue

Posted By: jack

 

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Lasantha no more

Lasantha Wickramatunga has passed away moments ago, hospital sources confirmed.

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who is resposible?? no one to dispose goverment correption now onwards

Posted By: Upendra



You lived unbowed and unafraid, unlike the goons who travel in tight security. God bless you and your family. Those who saw the truth through your pen, see no hope now. I wish your staff Gods protection and strength at this time.

Posted By: Yakada



Everybody will point finger towards the government. He was a strong attacker to the government. At the moment lot of credit goes to the government on the achievement of the war. The LTTE is in a desperate situation and they are loosing like nothing. As government knows that the people suspect the government for such a killing, will they do resort to such foolish thing? Can’t it be a LTTE act to unpopular the government who is popularizing on the war situation? Just a thought.

Posted By: Open Minded



Great Loss for the country. Really sorry abt our country.

Posted By: Rom


Its is not the victory or defeate. But how you play the game. Well played Lasantha. Great innings !!!!

Posted By: Man


Thousands of Lasanthas will be born to protect media freedom. Lasantha! you are a 'heroic man'.

Posted By: P.SUBAKARAN


My Deepast sympathy...so sad

Posted By: Dimuthu


Mother lanka has lost an enthusiastic, outspoken and brave countryman. Heartfelt condolences to the grieved family and friends.

Posted By: Marikkar


You didn't die but the democracy of this country.

Posted By: nadi


"Assasination Of Free Media" thats what I think of his death mean. He is one of the best journelist that this country produced if not the best. He stood by his principals and never was afraid to tell the truth to the world, he took the most pervert of all politicians to the executive to task without being bias. he is a proud son of our motherland.Lasantha you will be remembered forever by the people of this country. may he attain nibbana

Posted By: Ranil


So a wife has lost a husband and kids a father..lasantha could have given up on what he was doing and just go about printing a newspaper ...instead risked his life and published a paper that challenges a government and printed a paper we look wfd to..but he gun downed for doing so..what do the people do ? we all will forget this after couple of months...so lets all teach our kids that truth never wins...at least we will give them a taste of reality before they grow up ..honestly i dont think we are a nation that can stand up and for truth..we cannot run the course..look at countries like thailand and pakistan where people take control when elected governments go out of hand .. its not worth and its a waste that people like Lasantha was born in a nation like ours...

Posted By: duminda Kurukulasuriya


A man I first knew almost 25 years ago when he was a junior journalist at Sun, but who rose up to become one of the most fearless journalists in recent times. Truth hurts indeed, so he was eliminated. May God grant him eternal peace.

Posted By: Anton Jay


Someone now needs to seriously ask if Sri Lanka is not becoming as bad as Chicago in the 1920s. Gangsters who do the bidding of those to get rid of those who are decent and honest people and yet voice protest. The call for a probe into the MTV is hollow rhetoric. What is the bet he will say the same about this horrendous incident. The impact on the country over such incidents could hit the investment. All law abiding citizens should now say enough is enough. The murder of Lasantha Wickramatunga will become another of the many unsolved crimes against the voice of rational opposition while the counterrevolutionaries in power smile and slap each others back at silencing another fine man.

Posted By: David Wijekoon


This reminds me of a time we all try to forget the 88/89 era. Let us stand in defiance to our right to exist. It is the responsibility of the state to create a safe environment for its people. A state that is incapable of that should not be entrusted with such responsibility.

Posted By: Ran one


He was a fearless journalist engaged in investigative journalism. He served the people as best as he could by providng investigative information. His demise is irreparable loss to the people.

Posted By: Hettiarachchi


A great writer is gone!!! who will speak the truth now!?!?! may Lasantha R.I.P. This country is going to run by dictators

Posted By: Kev

 

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May You Rest in Peace The good are taken away by the Lord because he cares for you and loves you those who cause harm to others will rot in their hearts forever

Posted By: Rhonda Taylor


freedom of Sri Lankan media died with you.. Rest in peace..

Posted By: runi


May his soul rest in peace ! Unfortunately this is the nature of Sri Lanka in terms of Media Freedom. We utterly condemn this assassination and request the relevant authorities to conduct an unbiased investigation into this crime and take the culprits to the courts as soon as possible and give them such a punishment that no one ever will dare to do such a thing again .. But as typical Sri Lankans we always forget whatever happens as the days pass no matter how grave the incident was !!!

Posted By: Appuhami


This is the worst thing that can happen to Sri lanka. We have reached the depths of dark times, where freedom of speech is smothered in bullets. He was such a brilliant proponent of truth and justice. Its a shameful day for us Sri Lankans. May God rest his soul in Peace.

Posted By: Sabrina Ahmed


Great loss to the country. Every citizen is entitled to freedom of speech. At this crucial time of wining the war the government should protect themselves and not let any force tarnish the image of SL. We do not want ant intervention from the UN or other countries at this point of time ?

Posted By: Jimmy


A tribute to you Lasantha, a fearless son. You exposed corruption of the UNP when in power in 2002. You exposed mega corruption of this Chinthanaya regime prevalent today. Then they silence you. There will be some who will rejoice your death. Those of us who value honesty, law and order will cherish you forever. GOODBYE SWEET PRINCE! GOOD BYE!

Posted By: Gamini Dullewe


Government now will say like this “ Sirasa gini thiyagaththa” “Lasantha wedi thiyagaththa”

Posted By: thili


My deepest sympathy for a brave hearted journalist.

Posted By: krishna


Sad state of affairs. when anarchism thrives........this is what happens....obvious causes of his death will be pushed into oblivion....syndromes of a failing state???

Posted By: yohan


Is everyone concerned happy? This is the most distasteful week I think in history in Sri Lanka. Deterioration of values in society results in acts of violence such as these. Let justice prevail in this nation!

Posted By: Concerned Citizen


very sad. only god can help this country..

Posted By: SK


we never get gems like you.this is a great lose to the media .who going to expose govt corruption to srilanka as well as international.this is the another attack to media freedom.

Posted By: kumari


A courageous man lived to tell the truth and died unbowed. How many Lasanthas these uneducated barbarians can kill but can they keep the truth standing from false?

Posted By: Afzal - KSA


for the next couple of weeks there will be a huge hue & cry with the Opposition,FMM,INGO's, Diplomats etc etc shouting themselves hoarse.....but eventually everything will fizzle out and be forgotten until the next incident.....tragic reality arising from 3 decades of violence that the society has been subjected to!! sadly only the next of kin would remain to pick up the pieces and move forward with their shatterred lives ....what a sad state of affairs in the tear of the indian ocean.

Posted By: observer


To tell the truth I am crying.

Posted By: Sicillian


Wipe out Terrorism in North and build Terror in South. Nation lost another great media personnel who never feared to express the "Truth". Our hearts are with the bereaved family. Lasantha your work ,your voice - will certainly remain in the hearts of the people of this country.

Posted By: Priyanka


Media freedom is gun down. In other terms Sunday Leader is liberated.

Posted By: Weeraman


A very sad day for the people who believe in freedom and freedom of speech. What is the so called "Champion of freedom" the US going to do? give another statement of advice? What is the international community going to do? Have another statement of condemnation and close the case?

Posted By: The Analyst


He wrote so fearlessly; not for himself, but for us. They may think that he has been silenced, but there is bound to be at least someone who will follow in his footsteps. Thank you Lasantha for trying to make this country a better place.

Posted By: Menaca


I heatedly condemn this grave violation of media freedom and human rights yet again by the ruthless, murderous, blood thirsty terrorist outfit LTTE, whose been involved in similar types of cowardly attacks on civilians for decades.

Posted By: chali


Dear Daily Mirror editor, morning leader editor, Iqbal Atas and fellow media stations, publish only the news which GOSL wants or else you will also be killed.

Posted By: Truth


O Dear Lord, May his Soul Rest in Peace. Late Mr. Wickramatunge has done a great service to the Sri Lankan society especially highlighting the corruptions of the ruthless rulers. It was nothing but the truth and he was very brave to disclose everything in detail. A very good and highly talented spontaneous orator and fearlessly criticized the criminals and the same criminals silenced him. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. the whole world is looking at Sri Lanka. This war has brought direct and indirect sufferings to millions of Sri Lankans but a few are making billions out of this war.

Posted By: Anne


It is indeed a sad and dark day for all Sri Lankans. There is no point in having a president who prides himself of fighting a war on terror without being able to eradicate the stench of underworld/daylight murder on civilians. Is this what we call freedom from fear, freedom of speech or even freedom of expression? my condolences are with Mr. Wickramatunga's close family and friends.

Posted By: Shaad


Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka….!! May god bless his soul. R.I.P

Posted By: RND


GOSL will have to take the responsibilty for the crual act. Who else can carry mega weapons and drive vehicles without number plates passing heavy check points without the endorsment of GOSL. This is obviously proven. Internaional Community and diplomats, this is over to you. Jayavewa

Posted By: Weerawansa


This is the most heinous and horrendous crime ever in the history of the media. Undoubtedly a very grave threat to the suppression of media freedom. Where do we go from here?

Posted By: Bryan Nicholas


please sirlanka dont go down every day do good to the country

Posted By: Gorden


This is very sad situation.

Posted By: Dilantha


May U rest in Peace Mr Wikramathunga... A brave journalist who voiced his opinion no matter how many threats he received.. finally he is silenced.. where is this country heading? we are happy to see one war ending but are we heading for something more serious than that also???

Posted By: fedup


It's a sad day. I prayed for Mr Wickramatunga while he was still alive and now I pray for the country. I hope the relevant institutions and the people who run them are righteous and strong enough to find and punish the cowardly perpetrators of this despicable crime. Fail in this and you put the stamp of a failed state on our country. Fail and you stamp yourselves as cowardly inefficient people unworthy of running these institutions.

Posted By: Roy Abey

 

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Mr.Blake Lankan media under serious threat....

Posted By: Ramesh


We have lost a brave journalist who faced many a threat and with his demise we are going to miss quite a lot of investigative journalism, specially the corruptions committed by the ones in authority. I am certain the culprits will not be apprehended because this heinous crime definitely would have had the blessings of the people in authority. Today the state electronic media will try to cover up by saying that this act had been done by those who want to discredit the Government. The masses are apparently being reckoned as asses by dishing out news of this sort. We caution our journalists who are critical of the people in authority to take extra precaution in their day to day movements.

Posted By: T.I. J.Deen


Shame, Shame, Shame to call me a Sri Lanka because I live in lawless country whose rulers like the people to open the mouth only to praise rulers or to eat the meal. Do we have freedom to know the truth without distortion? only a few would say "yes". God bless this soul. When he was alive, he gave some good news without fear and he died by the hands who are paid to suppress the freedom for truth.

Posted By: Fairose



It's a sad day. I prayed for Mr Wickramatunga while he was still alive and now I pray for the country. I hope the relevant institutions and the people who run them are righteous and strong enough to find and punish the cowardly perpetrators of this despicable crime. Fail in this and you put the stamp of a failed state on our country. Fail and you stamp yourselves as cowardly inefficient people unworthy of running these institutions.

Posted By: Roy Abey



May his soul rest in peace,

Posted By: Adrian G


What we can say about this? Is this the penalty for having different views? Lasantha had been proved to be partial towards the UNP on many occasions but that doesn't mean he must be killed. From this vantage point of the present, the people who are culpable have themselves made clear that who set fire to Sirasa because the government say that Sirasa themselves planned this. Even if anybody supposes that, will anybody ever pay for shoot at himself? Our deepest condolence for the bereaved family...

Posted By: Amal Perera


Lasantha who I have known for years was a fearless and courageous guy and i am so saddened by his untimely death.Dinesh Weerakkody

Posted By: dinesh weerakkody


We lost a great citizen of sri lanka as well as a great editor of motherland.

Posted By: isham


Great loss to the country. He was a crusader who stood in the way of corrupt politicians who robbed the country. What he disclosed was all facts and his opponents took away his life to prevent further disclosures. It will be too late when the country realizes that we have lost a great man.

Posted By: SW


our sympathies !!! thank you for the unbowed, forthright journalism practiced throughout. hope the staff of sundayleader will take his mantle.

Posted By: siri


MTV, Lasantha who is next?

Posted By: nbs


This is a great loss to the country!! However, lets hope that his legacy will prevail.

Posted By: Athula


This is a great loss to the country!! However, let’s hope that his legacy will prevail.

Posted By: Athula


Rest in peace Lasantha. Sad day for all Sri Lankans whether one liked his views or not.

Posted By: Ameen


Lasantha, rest in peace

Posted By: Thusitha


For all those who kept saying ‘What we need is a dictator’ well- this is the down side. The message is clear - you are either with me or just not here.

Posted By: Janatha


For all those who kept saying ‘What we need is a dictator’ well- this is the down side. The message is clear - you are either with me or just not here.

Posted By: Janatha


Cowards what will you do next.The voice of the voiceless is stilled. Such a sad day in Sri lanka.What wrong did he do? God will look after his family he spoke out for those who were down trodden,poor and victimised.Death is just a passing you will live long in our hearts.May God grant you eternal peace.

Posted By: christine abeywickrema


Death of Democracy in Sri Lanka Late Lasantha bravely reported against corruption risking his life and now paid dearly. We pray that he attain nibbana. The Sri Lankan Government has monopolised the entire public media and selling the war for political gain. Hitler's media minister Goebles was no match for our Sri Lankan greats. What a sad day

Posted By: scared


Those responsible for his death and their families will be cursed in this life and their next life and for several lives to come. They do not deserve to be born as humans in their next life. Curse on them.

Posted By: Raj


You are the real hero and true patriot, much brave to fight alone a corrupted thug government. Conspirators can celebrate for a while but time will give them the answer. Love you and good bye. (Fouzer - Dubai)

Posted By: Fouzer


I enjoyed his brand of journalism but did not believe in what he wrote. Government had to be stupid to kill him and me and my circle of friends agree with me

Posted By: wijaya


He was my role model : ( The person who killed should be cursed for ever!!

Posted By: Dilshan


This sort of acts are not expectable in the eyes of civilized communities, I’m truly ashamed to be a citizen of this country.

Posted By: Me


What is imposed upon us by the powers that be is a gradual and systematic mental indoctrination whilst the masses in their sheer gullibility prance around their tall tales.A bold few in our midst choose to question the veracity of the utter mendacity they preach. Contempt of Court, unconstitutional appointments to the arms of government, blatant corruption or the fall of Killinochi quite coincidentally before the elections and the literal silencing of all those who choose to question. There is a need to question, lest we too be silenced! The day ‘they’ silence the media…….that is the day when we need to ask ourselves whether we truly are a democracy! In Lasantha Wickramatunga I see a martyr! It’s easy to engulf ourselves with apathy….yet, what happens when they come for us?

Posted By: Abdul Malik


Where is media freedom in Sri lanka if within a few days a major TV station and a prominent news papaer editor is attacked? Is this the same TV station that they claim is supporting the LTTE?

Posted By: Nadee


Oh No!

Posted By: Gitanjali Marcelline


To be honest, I read more from this paper than on any other media to get the real picture and the approach is fair. The rest of the media in the south never treat the suffering tamils as humans. DM publish both side news but without much sympathy towards majority of the minority's suffering. SL moving from bad to worse. By end of Chinthana term, there will be nothing left except thugs ruling the country. Who is the real terrorist?

Posted By: Logi


A Worldwide survey was conducted by the UN! The only question asked was: "Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?" The survey was a huge failure, In Africa they didn't know what 'food' meant, In India they didn't know what 'honest' meant, In Europe they didn't know what 'shortage' meant, In China they didn't know what 'opinion' meant, In the Middle East they didn't know what 'solution' meant, In South America they didn't know what 'please' meant, And in the USA they didn't know what 'the rest of the world' meant! Finally & the best, the Sri Lankans said this question is not applicable to us since we are in "paradise".

Posted By: JRA(Kandy)


He is one of the few journalists who did not hesitate to call a spade a spade. A sad end to an illustrious journalist. May Mother Lanka weep for you... and hope the authorities the perpetrators whoever they may be and bring them to justice

Posted By: Rifkhan


Media freedom has definitely died in our nation! Definitely the is involved in this... who else would want him out of the picture?... Our condolences goes out to the family of the late Lasantha Wickramanatunga...

Posted By: Lishan


I am really sorry about this innocent country. we have no media freedom in this country.freedom of expression is controlled by white van and bullets.my deepest condolences.

Posted By: Mohamed


Richard Zoysa was done away for being critical of the then government. Now Lasantha is shot for same reason. Whither SL government? Is this the way to stop corruption by the government.Too much power has made the present govt act like this. It is sure to boomerang on the government. Ranjan R from Sydney

Posted By: Ranjan R


We salute you sir and your pen power. Words fail me. Rest in Peace. Pay back time not far away. God will dish out appropriately. Two major attacks to Sri Lankan media in a week. Barbarians in all shape and forms. Now attacks on media and whos is next to follow? Sri Lankan Intellectuals??? Is this the Chintahnaya preachings or another POLPOT Regime in the making? Cancerous thuggery is at advanced stage in Sri Lanka. RIP so called Paradise Sri Lanka

Posted By: Podi Malli


End of another asset of Sri Lanka. I salute you for your courage and sure this loss cannot be filled...

Posted By: mnsmart


Lasantha is a fearless investigative journalist. We lost a valuable person.

Posted By: Hettiarachchi


We have lost another great genuine journalist.. Another state terrorism towards media... No one (Specially international community) cares what is going on Srilanka which is ruined by family business..

Posted By: Dr Kosgoda


I think this is the latest LTTE's stratergy to discredit the government.(TO DISCREDIT MEDIA/MEDIA PERSONEL)I don't think its resonable to point the finger to the government for this act.After all there is no reason since the government is in a better stand than LTTE after the recent victories. Sunday leader was very critical on the ruling parties allways. Nevertheless there was no intention by the previous or present government to eliminate him even though he was threaten on numourous occations.

Posted By: ajith


End of "Democracy"

Posted By: Tony


Another great loss to Sri Lanka. My thoughts and prayers are for Lasantha's family and all the peace loving Sri Lankans. Sydney/Australia

Posted By: Vasee Rajadurai


Dear Lasantha, your incident will be a turning point of future. hope everyone will think without political mirror of current situation

Posted By: Lalith


It is a shame that the government would allow something like this and MTV to happen at a time when the whole country is behind the government. Shame on you

Posted By: Burgherbugger


May Eternal peace be with you, rest in the arms of Jesus my friend, I will never forget the way you handled my case, you brought in publicity and justice for me, you the TRUE PATRIOT Lanka never deserved. The death of Lasanth should be teh responsibility of all politicians and those so called big wig in high places fleecing the country. You are not gone Lasantha you are stil among us, you showed all us how to stand up for our rights and fight for justice. Thank you Lasantha, Farewell my friend, untill we meet on those yonder shores..... Dilshan

Posted By: Dilshan


With Lasantha also died the media freedom in Sri-Lanka. Sri-Lanka lost one of the bravest journalist. All must unite to oust this government, which in my opinion, is the worst in Sri-Lanka history in terms of human rights.

Posted By: Rahumathullah


what kind 0f people are living in this country. please dont play with media. gov, you are responsible for whole mess.

Posted By: tuan


This is bad for mother Lanka.. I don't think Lasantha was a role model or a unbiased journalist, But I say he didn't deserve to die this way. And there will be many people who would surely try to take advantage out of his murder. For examle the Opposition, NGOs and LTTE supporters.

Posted By: Thilina


My deepest condolence to the family members of Lasantha on this tragic event. Its unfortunate to see when our brave soldiers liberating Nort, whilein south thugs coonected to politicians liberate freedom of press..by killing and bombing press organisation... This all blame goes to .. I wonder whether he has the Guts to punish the culprits...

Posted By: Mohamed B


Sad dismissal.i dont have words.its a great lost for us and sunday leader.at least i am a bit console because no one among readers did not write to support this act.

Posted By: Falulur Rahuman


Really sad and got frozen when I saw the news in the first time. Could not believe my eyes. Why we are falling in unrecoverable traumatic situation more and more by these losts. We have lost two powerful writers and editors. First, Tharaki and next Lasantha . Apart from his views of writing he is a gentleman.Why people of Srilanka let this AND COMPANY to push the country in deep mud. Anyway MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE

Posted By: viji ganesh

 

[AtulaSiriwardane]

4th Part

Truth cannot be silenced by killing creative, courageous, committed editors like Lasantha Wickramatunga. I salute you for your courage. My thoughts are with your family members. Your death is a great loss to the free media and to the freedom and peace loving people not only in Sri Lanka who want to hear the truth. Sri Lanka was once praised as the taste of paradise. It is really sad to see it becoming “the waste of paradise”. My deepest condolences for your loss go the people of Sri Lanka.!

Posted By: Dr Prakash Arumugam


I am a great fan of the articles in your online publications. But now they have done it to their own kind. So just imagine what we have been facing. I pray that you may rest in peace and in memmories of all.

Posted By: kottiyah


RIP Lasantha. A fearless and brave journalist who exposed many government irregularities and incidents of corruption without fear or favour, regardless of which party was in power. While this government is doing great work in demolishing terrorism in the north, it appears there is a form of terrorism growing in Colombo and the south against free media and others who speak out. Do not undo the good work in the north with petty and vicious politics and killings on the south.

Posted By: Priyan


RIP, brave son of mother Lanka. You were a fearless man who almost single-handedly took on the powers-that-be. Obviously they wanted you silenced. What a shame that in SL there is no room for dissent.

Posted By: Yasiru


My deepest sympathy for a brave hearted journalist.still people are silent.

Posted By: THEEPAN


sick country with a sick people.. great man lost his valuable life..

Posted By: theepak


Sri Lanka doesn't want any more Hitlars. We hate this culture. Govt. Please don't this type of Miserable things. People won't forgive you. He was a True Sri Lankan & not LTTE. Please don’t play with man kind.

Posted By: dilip


This guy is not a proper Editor.He deserves this. He discloses people’s personal life and call the person if he/she did not give money he will publish the story in his newspsper.He could have been get killed long time ago. Even he disclosed former president Chandrika’s personal life. He betrayed our heroic solders.

Posted By: Ela Kiri Kolla


Very intelligent person. Great loss for the nation

Posted By: hussain


Atthidiya? a liberated area! Can these gallant soldiers liberate us people in the cleared areas from the tyranny of the gun which is ruling us? This is shame to country, the govt (who blame the UNP and the LTTE - as these groups are in power) the very religious President, his brothers and an insult to the security establishment of the country. A day of much sadness and GREAT SHAME.

Posted By: Peace


Salute thee SIR.... "Never in history has oppression succeeded and IT LEADS TO TERRORISM as thats the ONLY way to be on the offensive and history NEVER has shown success of anarchism, take Saddam, Hitler, Idi amin and the lot...

Posted By: John Balthazar


This truly is sad news. I met Mr. Wickramatunga a couple of times and found him to be a very pleasant man. Whether people agreed with his paper or not is irrelevant and like all people in Sri Lanka he did not deserve this dreadful fate. It is always healthy to have a vibrant media, including opposition papers. I fear this will be a big blow to free media in Sri Lanka. My hat off for journalists in Sri Lanka who are facing a tough job, whatever media organisation they work for. I wish them all safety and security.

Posted By: Helen Olafsdottir


You will live long in our hearts. GOOD BYE my friend Rest in peace.

Posted By: Essar


Great way to celebrates the war victories of a corrupt set of rulers who live the day by whipping up communal hatred and nationalism to cover up all their thuggery,robbery and mis rule. God save SL. Good bye brave man.

Posted By: anthony parakrama


This is a set up by UNP, their whole purpose is to topple the Gov, UNP have already organised a media conference for the foreign media bout the situation, dono what they are up to this time, may be looking for sanctions this time,

Posted By: saranga


My eyes are getting wet. Firstly, for the loss of a good friend, and secondly, for the near loss of Rule of Law, Freedom of Expression and law and order in the country. Where are we heading for, indeed?

Posted By: rationalist


Before eradicating the terrorism in north eradicate the terrorists in the so called democratic govt of SL. Cowards...

Posted By: Yohan


state terrorism must be wipe out before LTTE, even small kids will understand who is behind this.

Posted By: fazlin


Its disgrace and a shame. Firsts it was Keith Noyhar, who was nearly murdered by the goons, and now the couregous Editor of the Leader Lasantha Wickramatunge. The world is watching and know the real culprits. I had the pleasure of working with Lasantha and Keith, when I was a sports writer in the Sunday Times in the nineties. May Lasantha rests in peace. Roger from Canada

Posted By: Roger Canagasabey


My deepest sympathies for Lasantha's family. All peace loving people should unite together change the current regime . If not more disasters will follow.

Posted By: Dr K.S Kumar


A GREAT LOSS RIP LASANTHA

Posted By: LOUIS


Under the guise of war on terror and eliminating ltte, GOSL regime is full of corruption,undemocratic and unleashes war on its own citizens. Lasantha is the latest example of this. Is war on terror(as iterpreted by the States) a license to silence all democratic voices as well?.This shows the impotence of the opposition parties and the educated elites in Sri Lanka unless they have all emigrated. May God save SL if he is allowed to live.

Posted By: lynda fox


You were a brave man Lasantha... may u rest in peace...this will be the start of the end for this govt...

Posted By: Democrat


He reported courageously, taken down by cowards. Loss is ours.

Posted By: Mathini


I wrote the following quote from Martin Niemoller as a comment to Daily Mirror when Dutugemunu ran riot at PachaWahini, and it is appropriate again: "First they (Nazis) came for the Jews and I did not speak out - because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the communists and I did not speak out - because I was not a communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for me - and by then there was no one left to speak out for me." This is what is going to happen to the public that continues to applaud the government because of "war" ignoring the irreparable damage they are doing to the country all around. Sad, and it makes me ashamed to be a Sri Lankan!

Posted By: Ruki


How sad! This govt. has silenced another journalist.... Either one may agree with his views or not, every person has a right to express his opinion. But, unfortunately this govt. has taken away that right from the ppl too.... Chinthanayata Jayaweva!

Posted By: Nadee


Great loss, this is pure dictatorship.This is the only way to shut the thruth ,, so it will be daylight roberries now .... Wake up sri lanka.

Posted By: MU Perera


WHAT A SHAME A government of the people, by the people and for the people. The government will now say that this was a conspiracy of the UNP.

Posted By: Kithsiri


Truth cannot be silenced by killing creative, courageous, committed editors like Lasantha Wickramatunga. I salute you for your courage. My thoughts are with your family members. Your death is a great loss to the free media and to the freedom and peace loving people not only in Sri Lanka who want to hear the truth. Sri Lanka was once praised as the taste of paradise. It is really sad to see it becoming “the waste of paradise”. My deepest condolences for your loss go the people of Sri Lanka.!

Posted By: Dr Prakash Arumugam


A brave journalist no more. Sad day to the media freedom in the country.

Posted By: Pawan


I have not seen any sigle comment when Tamil Media Personnel were assasinated. Racism is every where.

Posted By: Seelan


We all know the culprits but we don't want to say it. Because we fear our our lives (Media Freedom in Sri Lanka)

Posted By: Sicillian


For the people who say that Lasantha supported UNP, its not true, refer the archives and you will find how he screwed up UNP in 2002. Refer to recent articles you will find how he screwed up JVP, PA LTTE and UPFA. He was just publishing the facts, a great analysist and a man of our time.

Posted By: Sicillian


I feel sorry for his family. why most of the comments directing finger toward gov. We dont know for sure who killed him, do u, if u do pls tell the police. Dont make it a habbit man. But whoever killing people with a family will rot in hell. He was fearless but ..... .i dont know.

Posted By: ALF


The Govt. can save itself fom its enemies. Who will save it from its friends?

Posted By: K.Fernando


Even if the war is won, the true values of the Sri Lankan people was lost a long time ago...with acts like this, it does show that the true heart of such a beautiful country is nothing but rotten!!

Posted By: Sri Lankan


"O'CRACY - The death occurred under tragic circumstances at Bakery Junction, Attidiya, Mt. Lavinia, of D E M O'CRACY, beloved husband of T Ruth, loving father of L I Bertie, brother of Faith and Justice. Interred on Thursday, 08th January 2009 inst - Araliya Medura, Panagiyawatte, Anduruwala."

Posted By: Helasebala


Good Bye sweet prince... personally i didn't like his style of exposing facts, but he was one brave guy... I think the article you wrote comparing Zimbabwe to Sri Lanka ( Which is true indeed) lead to the ultimate. Sad to see the media minister still there ...

Posted By: dilshan


Oh LORD! let him re-born in Sri Lanka, for us to have, such a brave hero.

Posted By: Anton


The JVP are back in the government. What do you expect

Posted By: Justin


It’s another sad day for all Sri Lankan, those who have supported for this act, those who behind this killing and those have done this should remember that we all die one day. They all think that this killing can be hidden from the people but Almighty God knows who have done this. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We trust people and bring them to power they all do the same.

Posted By: Stanley Lal - Dubai


Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to his family, collegues and friends. Sri Lanka has lot another brave courageous jounalist. It is a big loss to free media in Sri Lanka.

Posted By: S. V. Kirubaharan


My deepest sympathies to Lasantha's family. Let his soul rest in peace. He was the Greatest Journalist of the past decade and the one had his vision without favour and fear. Thomas, Kuwait

Posted By: Thomas


Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to his family, collegues and friends. Sri Lanka has lot another brave courageous jounalist. It is a big lost to free media in Sri Lanka.

Posted By: S. V. Kirubaharan


I am devastated.As Tamils we have been violently treated and we have come to accept this.Yet we cannot comprehend the killing of Lasantha.An Oak has been felled.An irreplacable treasure.The man with a pen not a gun.What has happened to freedom of speech,debate,discussion,consensus,reasoning,human rights and justice and the noble precepts of the Lord Buddha, the non violent message of Hindu and Christian teachings.Alas , Lasantha may you Rest in Peace.

Posted By: Muthu


We are now in a dictatorship!! God help us. R.I.P lasantha.

Posted By: pck


Brave son of the soil ,you did what you had to do to protect the freedom of speech , may god bless you Lasantha

Posted By: Ravi Seneviratne


''We reap what we sow'' It is we, the people including the media, who are responsible for creating these politicians who have ultimately turned out to be monsters engulfing the nation and also a hopeless opposition capable of doing nothing for the common man. The paper, Sunday Leader too sowed only hatred among people, and was clearly partial. (not to mention Sirasa/MTV and government media). Anyhow, silencing of dissent will do no good to our nation. This destruction will go on until we wake up from our honeymoon with dum party politics and reject these prostituting politicians in both sides.

Posted By: Devasiri


Yes he was a courageous man.But do not forget that he had many enemiies from both parties as he gave no quarters to all corrupted politicians and busineesmen regardless of their political affiliations.It is too early to point finger at the governemnt alone at this stage as there are too many dirty fellows in the political arena whose sole aim is to fish in the murky waters.

Posted By: Jins


He was an another selfish and partial media personality. I used to respect him before he come to the USA with Mr. Ravi Karunanayaka on the way to Mexico in 2003. I think that he was thinking that the UNP will bring every success to Sri Lanka.

Posted By: Gamini


Very unfortunate, our society should learn how to live with dissenting voice. Lashantha is a fearless man and fought against a powerful regime. One day the perpetrators have to face the same destiny. My deepest sympathies to the bereaved family of Lashantha.

Posted By: Peace Lover

 

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5th part


I was a strong supporter of the Rajapaksha government, and not anymore... I think I am just one of thousands who go away from since this morning

Posted By: Sinhala Kolla


Government wide mouthed spokesmen could announce that it was a mistaken identity of Velupillai Pirabakaran as it happened no sooner the ban imposed on LTTE or may claim that it was an isolated incident which could have been carried out by certain PARTIOTIC criminals. The year 2008 was dedicated for the killings of prominent politicians and year 2009 could be dedicated for silencing the media in reporting the actual.

Posted By: Abdul Rahuman


This DASTARDLY act sounds the death knell for Free Media in Sri Lanka! There is no doubt that no law will apply on them. Instead, all concerned will enjoy total immunity and, why not, even might live in the lap of luxury as the reward for their heroic deed. All peace-loving citizens of Sri Lanka should condemn this gruesome murder in the worst words of the language!

Posted By: Citizen


My deepest sympathy for a great Editor and journalist. Dear Lord,May his Soul rest in Peace.

Posted By: Ingrid Laimer


It is important not to abuse the freedom.

Posted By: Jayantha

Whats the meaning of this?? when will this killing stop?? The Govt has to answer these Questions.....

Posted By: Kapila


It is important not to abuse the freedom.

Posted By: Jayantha







Whats the meaning of this?? when will this killing stop?? The Govt has to answer these Questions.....

Posted By: Kapila





Country has lost an intellectual and a very nice personality.

Posted By: sree


He was a true lion, a true Sri Lankan who fought for righteousness and justice

Posted By: J Rajan


A barbaric act, shame shame... Lasantha lived to report the truth and the truth killed him. Rest in peace Lasantha, the prince of truth.

Posted By: Dilshan B


Lasantha - The one man army. May his soul rest in peace

Posted By: billa


"And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that He made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart." - Genesis - ch. 6 vs. 5-6. So very , very, sad. My deepest sympathies to his dear family and Staff. Suri.

Posted By: suri


may those who gave the order to kill Lasantha fry in hell for ever!

Posted By: p yoganathan


Man- this is unbelivable! taking things to a new level of sophistication!! Claymores being used to destroy Media Studios, killing journalists Pistols with Silencer, highly trained motorcycle bourne killer squads-

Posted By: Janaka


What has happened to us? A lethal virus called hatred has entered some hearts causing a foul smell and violent reactions. May God have mercy on all those who are guilty of spreading this virus. Only God can save us from self destruction. Rest in peace Lasantha and may your death not be in vain.

Posted By: Marianne


Not my Business They picked Akanni up one morning Beat him soft like clay And stuffed him down the belly Of a waiting jeep. What business of mine is it, So long they don't take the yam From my savouring mouth? They came one night Booted the whole house awake And dragged Danladi out, Then off to a lengthy absence. What business of mine is it So long they don't take the yam From my savouring mouth? Chinwe went to work one day Only to find her job was gone; No query, no warning, no probe- Just one neat sack for a stainless record. What business of mine is it So long they don't take the yam From my savouring mouth? And then one evening As I sat down to eat my yam A knock on the door froze my hungry hand. The jeep was waiting on my bewildered lawn Waiting, waiting in its usual silence. - Professor Niyi Osundare - (The Nigerian Poet used this poem and others to object to the dictatorship that ruled his Country under General Abacha from 1993 to 1998) I grieve with mother Lanka who lost yet another precious son;i grieve not only the loss of a truly courageous , talented and fearless son of the soil but for our beloved motherland herself. Welcome to the land of state terror, corruption and impunity!It's a shame on the incumbent Government; Barely a week since the so called 'friend of the media' took over the Media the second gruesome carnage takes place in broad day light within a high security zone in the capital city; How does the state explain trained sharp shooters on four identical black coloured powerful mo/bikes on a rampage in the city? How does the state disregard a team of trained mercenaries carrying T56, hand grenades and even claymores on a rampage in a National TV station which should have got the best of protection? Isn't it a pertinent question as to whose sins was Lasantha trying to expose during his last few days of his noble life? Isn't it relevant to ask whether there was attempts to silence him by methods legal and otherwise? Is it of any relevance that the very press of this newspaper was attacked on two previous instances? Can the Government account any responsible steps it has taken to bring the culprits to the book? What is the progress of those investigations? The state cannot shirk it's responsibility in any way for either the attack on Sirasa or the loss of this precious life which is worth a billion times than the corrupt and shameless politicos who would go to any extent to cover up their sins. With so many threats looming large the state or the cannot wash their hands off the pouring blood; particularly as the Commander-in -Chief of the Tri forces it is his onerous responsibility to ensure the safety of the citizens at large, specially those at globally known risk. Iraq, move out, we have clearly outdone you , terror-wise! Is this the sri lankan way of celebration??? causing carnage to people and property in the name of 'humane operations'???; Terrorising the south because the north is supposedly recapped? Do you want us to believe that there is a force even beyond your control? What actions do you propose to take to ensure the safety of the journalists and others precious lives at risk? Are only the lives of those meat balls at Diyawannawa and Colombo 3, precious? When will you liberate us southerners? Are you aware that these deaths too cause sorrow to beloved parents, wives, children, friends and relatives? What action does the state propose to take to ensure non-recurrence? I am bewildered liken my many brethren as to who the real terrorists are??? Mr. Wickramatunga, I salute you great sir, for the courage , determination and unblemished integrity you held , to the very last breath; You did not fear, you did not flutter , you did not flee; you did not bow down to might ,money or mayhem. The sad truth remains that the investigative journalism in Sri Lanka from today onwards will be but a dead letter. No one, yes no one will be able to fill your worthy shoes. You would have been a honoured billionnaire celebrity if only you gave up the motherland or your untouched integrity; but you did not and here you are. I express my deep sorrow and solidarity to the bereaved family and to the saddened Nation. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss is indeed ours. May the good man attain Nibbana and may this warrior be reborn to slay the many dragons that will be stalking the motherland. Until then may you rest in peace Honourable Sir. -Asiri Aravinda

Posted By: asiri aravinda


Sri Lanka is so safe that a person could be killed in an High Security Area, during the day time and infront of the public while the culprit can walk away with blessings.

Posted By: Sicillian


On the 6th January 2009 It was MTV/MBC Studio, Today Sunday Leader Editer Lasantha Wikremathunga, Tommorroww???????? , Yah! my motherland losing the status of Democracy and becoming a TERRORIZED DICTATORSHIP STATE

Posted By: sinnan


We shouldn't blame government. Gang of aliens came from another planet attacked Sirasa few days back. Similarly gunned down Lasantha as well. Same aliens were responsible for kidnapping and killing of thousands of mainly Tamils during past 3 years in and around Colombo. These are happening in the middle of thousands of checkpoints in this city. There is no assurance for any individual who doesn’t want to lick the boots. When I read some of the comments I wonder whether human can be alive without a brain.

Posted By: LankaPuthra


Killing a human is a unforgivable sin.

Posted By: Jay


we are lost very good person.

Posted By: INSAFNIZAM

 

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Ammmooo SPAAAMMMMM..............!!

 

[AtulaSiriwardane]

I personally don't think that the Govt is behind this.
If they did it is an utterly idiotic act.
They are too shrewd not to do such things.
If they did they might have depended on people who think like me.

But the antagonism which is built now toward Govt
after Sirasa and Lasantha
is mainly built upon the emotions aroused by
Govt's move against law after the court order to reduce Petrol price.
Now many trust that the Govt as stubborn enough to go against law.
People who trusted the Govt as a strong Father Figure
has lost hope and scared.
It is very difficult to correct that.

Let's watch how are they going to manage with this dilemma.


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[AtulaSiriwardane]

Ammmooo SPAAAMMMMM..............!!

They are just general views of others... which was not available here.
These comments changed my view about Lasantha and Govt.. so what I thought may not be true..
(I never thought that Lasantha was so popular and admired till I read all these comments)

I search for truth, whether I find it or not...
So I thought there may be other members at least a few who would like information..
who are here more than just for time pass or fun.