Fr.Krishantha gives statement to CID on his complaint

Media Spokesman of the Archdiocese of Colombo Rev.Father Jude Krishantha reported to the Criminal Investigation Department yesterday to record a statement.

Rev.Krishantha had lodged a complaint with the CID on December 10,2021 seeking an investigation into a statement made by Minister Prasanna Ranatunga claiming that former President Maithripala Sirisena was responsible for the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

“Therefore, with regard to his complain, the Reverend was summoned to appear before the CID yesterday to record a statement.

Fr. Jude Krishantha was accompanied by his counsel when he visited the CID premises yesterday morning.

Fr Jude Krishantha told reporters that the statement made by Minister Ranatunga was a serious allegation that should be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly as it was a statement from a prominent minister.