Mervyn Silva responsible for Madawala murder - JVP

The JVP has said minister Mervyn Silva was responsible for the killing of Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha member Hasitha Madawala.

Speaking to the media today (Jan. 09), party MP Vijitha Herath said people of Gampaha knew about the enmity between minister Silva and Kelaniya PS members.

Following a strong outcry by the people, several supporters of the minister were arrested in connection with the killing.

However, the government is now trying to justify it by saying it was due to a personal dispute, under its policy of state terrorism, said the JVP MP.