“Perpetrators of this barbaric act must be brought to justice” Minister Sabry

December 5, 2021 at 9:08 AM

Statement from Justice Minister 

Devastated and horrified to hear the shocking news of Mr. Priyantha Kumara’s death in Pakistan at the hands of a violent and senseless mob.

Hate crimes are a cancer to society which will destroy the very fabric of a nation unless rooted out in its entirety.

My thoughts and my prayers go out to the family of the victim during this difficult time. The perpetrators of this barbaric act must be brought to justice and face the full force of the law.

It is positive to note that the Prime Minister of Pakistan Hon. Imran Khan has already taken steps to supervise the investigations and has firmly directed the authorities to take stern action.

It is also a positive development that almost 100 suspects have already been arrested including the main suspect.

Extremism has no place in this world, and it’s existence in any form or manner is a threat to everyone in society. No one should face it’s sheer tyranny.

Unless everyone is safe, no one is safe.

M.U.M Ali Sabry, PC

Minister of Justice,

Sri Lanka