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A Police officer on duty at the Gampaha Court Complex has attempted to prevent journalists
who failed to display government issued media identity cards and/ or journalists working for
online platforms from entering court premises and reporting the court proceedings in the case
against former CID head Shani Abeysekara. Police Constable named W A S P Kumara (82026)
and another officer had told the journalists of MediaLK website that online media platforms
including websites and social media platforms, and those who fail to wear their government
issued media identity card around their necks are not recognized as journalists. MediaLK has
complained to Gampaha Acting Divisional Superintendent of Police Mr. Chinthaka Perera
regarding the incident. Subsequently, the Superintendent of Police has given a written notice
to the Assistant Superintendent of Police Gampaha to investigate the matter immediately and
to provide a report within two weeks.

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