Free Media condemns attack on SLBC news director. But where is the FMM, the public asks.
October 26, 2005by our political correspondent
The Joint Free Media Coalition has condemned the assault on Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation News Director Raja Katugampola by some security officials attached to the SLBC.
The statement issued by the Coalition said that the administration of the SLBC has a responsibility of investigating into the assault of the News Director during his duty hours.
The statement signed by the Secretary of the Coalition, Ajith Jayasundara, said that the assault instigated and stage managed by some forces yet to be identified, was very unpleasant and a violation of the rights of the media workers.
The Joint Free Media Coalition calls for the attention of the President, who holds the portfolio of the Media Minister and the Prime Minister for this incident and demands a free and fair investigaion.
from http://www.island.lk/2005/10/27/news18.html
