Siyatha Media Office Comes Under Attack (Photos)
The burnt out office
The media office of the Voice of Asia Network that operates Siyatha TV, Siyatha FM, Real Radio, Vettri FM and Siyatha, came under arson attack at around 1.30 this morning, reports say.
Broken glass at Siyatha office
Residents of the area around the office – located on Hunupitiya Lake Road in Colombo 2 – said that they had first heard the loud noise of glass breaking, followed by dense smoke that enveloped the area.
Police at crime scene
They said that the police had arrived promptly on the scene, followed by the fire brigade that had helped douse the flames and mitigate the panic sweeping through the area.
Broken glass and fuel
According to reports a gang of men, armed with poles and carrying 2 cans of fuel with them had forcefully entered the building, ordered its employees to kneel on the floor and then proceeded to set the place afire.
Two employees of the Siyatha TV station had been injured in the attack and are reportedly at the Colombo National Hospital, while the channel’s broadcasting has been temporarily suspended.
When contacted, Police Spokesman SP Prashanth Jayakody informed the Sunday Leader that he had been at the High Court all morning, and had no details / information of the attack that took place at dawn.
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- The burnt out office
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- Broken glass at Siyatha office
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- Police at crime scene
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- Broken glass and fuel
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Its high time these news institutions realize that there is no room for “Sathya” in this country. You either report what the ‘powers that be’ like or face the consequences. This can be recorded as the first act of the new media authority. After all this office is situated just across the road from where the President lives and Security is pretty high in this area. But all the security in the world will not stop a government sanctioned attack would it? Well Mr. Idi Amin Balasuriya of our Sri Lanka Kept Police surprise us all by by arresting these culprits will you.
Next scenario by the IGP (IGnorant Puppet) ” we have appointed 2 special police teams to carry out investigations, we are following some vital information, we cannot divulge information as this would hamper investigations, an arrest is imminent, we have made a vital breakthrough, further investigations are being carried out, we seek more information from the public, blah, blah, blah”
Ian D.S
You said it man. This government is now a Terrorist Regime. This is how the Third Reich transformed into Nazi Germany.
But our top Nazi has enough support among the sycophants and ‘political survivers at whatever cost’
We have to wait for Goebbels a.k.a Rambukwella for his interpretation of this happening which will doubtless be that of ‘a hidden hand’ bringing the government into disrepute.
THIS IS THE WORK OF THE LTTE.
WELL SAID..JUST ONE QUESTION ONLY ONE YEAR BEFORE YOU DANCED IN VICTORY PARADE FOR FREE LIQUOR SAYING LTTE AND THE LEADERS ARE FINISHED….NOW LTTE LANDED..FROM WHERE?
WHO EVER DID, A JOB WELL DONE. SIYATHA SUPPORTED THE LTTE AND TRAITOR GENERAL FONSEKA.
MR CANNOT DO BECAUSE HE IS IN JAPAN.
It must be the work of Tamil LTTE terrorist supporters from Diaspora . How can MR angel can do this kind of thing ?
The way you comment u r a deshadrohiya not deshapremiya…why don’t u kiss mr’s backhole
Yes Desha, LTTE or its supporters UNP, JVP, DNP you name it, any opposition or else conspiracy of international community or at least a third hand to tarnish the “best Image” of the government.
PS; may be the work of Siyatha to tarnish the image of the Govt.
Who says that the government has a good name????? Therefore there’s nothing to tarnish that isnt there…..
MODAAAAA RAAAAAAAAAAAAALA
Must be KP’s work then.
You are quite right-His words are limited to that area- you know what the reason is? We have made a vital breakthrough-further investigations are following(the problems start after that) SORRY Instructions have come from the TOP to stop any further investigations! If he does-ofcourse he will get a promotion-Next for him will be Brigadfiwer IGP!I If he doesnt he will be asked to retire-
MR is a terrorist…..time to get rid of him just like we did with Praba and company
This regime is digging its own grave. I reckon that ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ s period is over soon.
Work of the notorious thug gota. where is the media minister Kehel-mala, i mean Keheliya. Public know by heart what exactly these two morans Keheliya and Balasuriya going to say.
Mr.President , this is time to go home now. we are really fedup your with gan.
Enough is enough. Im fed up.
Why are people like that “Great Voice” Malinda Seneviratne silent now. He is crying from rooftops about Monkey Boom and other irrelevant matters but has seemingly lost his vocal chords and cant be heard when he finds it inconvenient to him.
That choo kolla named Malinda Seneviratne is just another sycophant, only he’s cleverer than most in disguising it! The country is being dragged to the depths of dictatorship while Malinda Seneviratnes of this land are writing irrelevancies to distract us from the real issues.
SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT IS DESTROYING PRESS FREEDOM AND DOZENS OF SUCH ATTACKS NEVER INVESTIGATED AND PUNISHED.THIS GOVERNMENT IS A RABISH THUGGERY GOVERNMENT.
Sangeetha can now get on air and tell the world what was going on
This is what you will get when you elect a thug (Mahinda Rajapaksa) as head of state. You are now paying the price. Thug was good to defeat the LTTE terrorism but Sri Lankans made a mistake by not electing Fonseka. This thug can’t last for long if Lankans get smarter.
Appeal court judges are raping servants, Police OICs raping Woman complainants , Protesting students are assaulted by Police & thugs, sailors going berserk at mabole smashing restaurants, media men suppressed,& abducted, Media institution set ablaze, Some pelted with stones .
Definitely country is reaching an IDI AMIN Governance.
Sarath Fonseka is the right man to discipline our blokes.
I condemn this crime without any reservations! these criminals should be considered as part of war criminals. They are not ordinary cirminal. These criminals have highler level support. The person who directed and excuted Lasantha Wikrmasinhe’s killing, the honourable person should be punished without any questions. Until that person who directed and executed Lasantha’s killing, it will continue. International community should take firm action against those who work against media personal.
it is a part of Taliban style ruling. If that Sinhalese want, they get it!
DISGRACEFUL! Thought terror was over with death of Prabakaran-
Mr.President don’t you feel shame for your self for your rowdy behaviour? We are in a dark era and sone element should come forward and save our country from terrorists
Ado Lankan Lion Chinahalese……you truely are representation of you idiotic inbred race! Good luck mate…..try and not procreate..
THE GOVERNMENT ACT IS PROVEN WITHOUT DOUBT,THE BROTHERS ARE BEHIND THIS RUTHLESS ACT,FIGHT OUT FOR YOUR RIGHTS WITHOUT DELAY’
PARAHA DIED LIKE A DOG, RUNNING AWAY FROM THE BATTEL. COVERD!! LIKE OTHER COVERD MUNKIES HIDE BEHIND SINHALA NAMES MAKING COMENTS… WHAT A SHAME THAMBI, I THINK THATS THERE NATURE COVERED LEADER TO EVERY RALLY GOVER.. ITS IN THEIR BLOOD. HIDE BEHIND BLOOD. PLEASE DON;T DONATE EVEN YUOR BLOOD TO ANY OTHER NATION MONKIES WILL OVER RUN HUMONKIND! GIVE IT TO YOUR KIND AND PARISH PLEASE NO NO REMAIN SO EVERY BODY CAN KNOW THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF THE WORDS COVERD, TERRARIST,RASISTS, HUNDER STRIKERS, SUISIDE BOMB MOTHERS. EVERY TAMIL IS NOT BAD I THINK VERY FEW BUT THEY MAKE ENTIRE RASE LOOKS BAD. GIVE UP YOUR HATE, RASISM, COVREDNESS BE MEN AND WOMEN NOT PANSIS LIKE PARABAKIRAN!
THIS IS WHY GOTTA POLITIZED THE STF.TID N THE CID IN ORDER TO RUN THE FORCES AS HIS GRANDMOTHERS PAOPERTY.THIS IS A DELIBERATE ACT FOR BRING SUPPORTIVE TO THE OPPOSITION,
This is RANIL’s work to put the blame on HE… I’m sure even Ponseka & Somey aiya has a hand to this plan.
Much can be expected from this race…but nothing good.
Well done, whoever it may be.
get well soon psycho.
I am wondering the purpose of the visit by the leader of the Military Junta of Myanmar, was it to learn or teach ? Rather difficult question to answer?
I doubt very much that the police is capable of apprehending anybody when they have failed, miserably, to catch the well known son-in-law of our General, Danuna! Isn’t it a shame?
Is this the ‘Media Freedom” and “Human Rights” in this country Srilanka?. Foolish “Katukana Berawaya” had a diating fast for his ‘Health”. Even now foolish Srilankan voters can open their eyes and look around.
මේවා මහ ජාතික අපරාධ. මිනිසුන්ට තොරතුරු දැන ගැනීමට අයිතිය කඩවුනා…
Every one knows who is behind this cowardly act. Well, I would like to see what will these spokesmen say or how will they react, in case ‘some unknown attackers’ attack ‘Rupavahini’ or ‘ITN’ the same way they attck the anti-govt media offices.
Oppositions (JVP & UNP) should not keep silent anymore, make the people understand, organise protest marches, have meaningfull meetings in every cities without waiting till the next elections.
A “full investigation” has been ordered. We will see how the IGP does it this time.
it seems to be some people are mentally ill becasue of Pirabharana though he died a year ago. They need to get proper psychological treatment get rid of thinking about LTTE and Pirabaharan which is no longer exists.
MR likes Sangeeta type women.Why this ”Maddened” God knows.
I was reding the comments and i am realy sad to see the hate and anger in their comments,we have to have clear thinking to build a unity among all Srilankans to have a stonger country with ethics.Please have compassion
and love for fellow Srilankans.
Thanks,
Lankan.
Eat the pie.. Racists
If anyone wonders where this kind of thuggish government behaviour leads, I suggest Googling “Gambia” or “Zimbabwe.” President Rajamugabe is heading down the same road. The government of The Gambia, like that of Sri Lanka, has an established record of eliminating journalists who dare speak the truth. Sri Lanka now finds itself in the company of rogue states, and is fast establishing its credentials for becoming one itself.
Well, floods destroying Pakistan, Mosoon rain & flood creating death & destruction in China,Bombs are still exploding in Iraq,war is still going on in Afghanistan,Fire is destroying parts of Russia, Maoists are fighting Indian state governments etc etc.
So for their part Sri lankan rulers are doing their part- yes DESTROYING the country.
Nice job guys.