Venerable Omalpe Sobitha thera says incidents related to the death of a 16-year-old while employed at the residence of Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen and all linked incidents should not be allowed to be covered up.
Speaking to media Sobitha thera said those involved in such incidents should be expelled immediately, especially if involved in formulating the country’s legislature.
The thera said the National Child Protection Authority, the Police and authorities must act vigilantly pertaining to similar incidents.
Sobitha thera said criminals such as child abusers, murderers and thieves have made Parliament their seat of power, adding lawmakers should be ashamed of themselves for letting individuals similar to MP Bathiudeen carry out duties as Parliamentarians.
