Justice Minister Tight-Lipped About AG's Meeting with President

COLOMBO (News 1st); A controversial situation has arisen regarding the Attorney General's recommendation to the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department concerning the three suspects in the murder case of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge.

The Attorney General's recommendation stated that there would be no further legal action against the suspects, Prem Ananda Udalagama, Don Thissasiri Sugathapala, and Prasanna Nanayakkara.

In light of this controversy, the Attorney General met with the President this afternoon. The Attorney General arrived at the President's Office around 2 PM and left around 5 PM.

When asked about the discussion by journalists, the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harsha Nanayakkara, responded:

"There is nothing significant to share with you. There were several discussions, but nothing noteworthy to tell the media."

When pressed further about whether the Attorney General was discussed, Minister Nanayakkara reiterated, "There is nothing significant to share with the media."

Despite the Minister's statements, the controversy surrounding the Attorney General's recommendation has continued to grow. 

The decision not to pursue further legal action against the suspects has sparked outrage among media organizations, civil activists, and the public.

The Attorney General's recommendation has been met with significant skepticism, especially given the high-profile nature of the case and the previous commitments made by the government to thoroughly investigate all aspects of Lasantha Wickrematunge's assassination.