Thileepan commemoration: Banned in Colombo and allowed in Vavuniya and Mullaitivu

Image: Rev​.Fr Sakthivel after the court banned commemoration event in Colombo.

Yesterday (19) the Colombo Maligakanda magistrate court issued an injunction order that prohibits events commemorating Thiyagi Thileepan in the Colombo Maradana and Fort areas. This injunction order was issued in response to a request made by the Colombo Fort and Maradana police. This​ injunction order was issued against Rev​.fr Sakthivel ​L​awyer Sanjula Pietersz and journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara.

Govt goons permitted to assault #Tamils commemorating the dead.

Open call to inflict violence by well-known Govt stooge, Dan Priyasad, permitted. #RightToRemember NOT permitted in #SL, as today's event to commemorate #Thileepan in Colombo is forced to cancel due to "threats". https://t.co/UdSljWWQx4 pic.twitter.com/Rp2Dp1qKWc

— Mari (@EmDeeS11) September 19, 2023