State Minister Kanaka Herath says those who abuse minors and women, should be punished irrespective of their rank.
Speaking during a programme pertaining to the prevailing situation regarding former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, State Minister Herath conveyed his regret towards the silent policy taken by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya with regards to wrongdoers within their group.
The State Minister said individuals who commit similar crimes should be brought to justice, adding whether the individual is a Parliamentarian or a Minister is irrelevant.
State Minister Herath said if the necessary laws and acts need to be amended, then necessary steps should be taken to bring these to Parliament.
