Minister Mervin and goons attack Sirasa journalists in SL

Minister Mervin Silva's goons assaulted the Sirasa media crew that had gone to report the ceremonial opening of the second phase of the Jeyaraj Fernandopullai Memorial flyover in Kelaniya and seized the two video cameras they had right inside the venue of the function. As the cameramen were getting ready to record the declare opening of the bridge by Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wickramanayaka, the Minister came there and ordered them to go away. Then the goons of the Minister came to the scene, assaulted the cameramen and seized their cameras. While a Police Superintendent was observing the incident, at least the police security personnel who were there for his security did not come to the rescue of the journalists. The two video cameras belonging to a Sirasa TV have been found in a nearby abandoned land, police say. Police spokesman, SSP Ranjith Gunasekera said that no arrests have been made so far regarding the incident. Supporters of Minister Silva assaulted Sirasa TV's Sampath Varuna and Deepthi Ranasinghe who went to cover the opening. Varuna is currently receiving treatment at Ward No. 72 of Colombo National Hospital. Minister Mervin Silva has not allowed the Sirasa Media Network to report the functions in Kelaniya since a long time. He threatened and chased away Sirasa journalists in several previous occasions as well.
On 06.08.2008

General Secretary of the SLFP Maithripala Sirisena says he is not in a position to deal with his unruly ministerial colleague Mervyn Silva, and that God will take care of him.

He was responding to questions at a media briefing in Colombo (Aug. 06th) on the government stance regarding Minister Silva's having attacked a Sirasa TV crew and snatched their cameras.

However, journalists asked as to whether there was anyone in government lower than God who could be responsible for the Labour Minister's conduct.

"The government is sorry about Minister Mervyn Silva's conduct. But, We cannot do anything. The ministerial subcommittee appointed by the president for the safety of the media is inquiring into this," he said.

The SLFP General Secretary added that the president would take a decision on this committee's recommendation once he returns to the country from a visit to China.

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[bobbyjack098123]

fuk super mervyn is fking thug but styll .. he siad last thing was right

[Dr196903]

Mervin is a real Sri Lankan son, he talks facts and sirasa is indeed pro-LTTE and a useless crap channel. Only good for those worship UNP & LTTE arses

[anandadarshana]

Niyamai

[Chamath5]

love mervi

[rdrj3306]

@makkalpadai my upbringing is fantastic unlike how you were born out of prostitution. sakiliya

[rdrj3306]

@makkalpadai sakili nai, that shows how many people cannot stand you. I never get comments in my profile because I have intelligent debates I have with people. Only with you, I am writing these things because, you are a sakili nai born to a paraya family.

[makkalpadai]

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[rdrj3306]

@makkalpadai Sakili nai, I am not a representative of others. But merely pointing out that you are an irritant in many people's lives. Sakili nai, go get a life.

[makkalpadai]

@rdrj3306 who are u to advice me about orthers comments, ?..annaa, "orthers" & me have already settled our issues..lol thank u 4 ur consern! who appointed u as a represntative of "orthers"?..lol orthers do not need ur help..lol!

[rdrj3306]

@makkalpadai also Sakili nai, one more thing. Do you want me to stop writing nasty stuff to you? Then stop annoying so many people.....giving dumb ass comments. Do you ever see me annoying anyone else like you. Why is that I am writing to you. Because you are a parai nai, that is why. Sakili nai go away and I will leave you alone.

[rdrj3306]

@makkalpadai sakili nai, you have nothing to do with your life. I checked your profile and I see some wonderful comments much worse than what I write in the open here. Sakili, not only you are irritating me, you have been busy irritating others as well. Get a life you low life. Is Merwin Silva related to you in anyway? you may be his son.