Sri Lanka: President appoints Commission of Inquiry to probe recent violence

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate and report on all loss of life and property, including arson, robbery and murder, which took place in several areas of the island between 31st March and 15th May.

Supreme Court Justice President's Counsel B. P. Aluvihare has been appointed as the Chairman of the Commission.

Former Senior DIG S.M.Wickramasinghe and Additional Chief Valuer N.A.S Wasantha Kumara form the rest of the commission.

Additional Secretary to the President Buwaneka Herath has been named the Secretary of the commission.