President summons Attorney General, CID officers: Minister

"Government will not interfere with law enforcement authorities"

A meeting has been called

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a meeting with the Attorney General and CID officers to discuss the ongoing investigations into the murder of journalist Lasantha Wickramatunge. 

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe informed Parliament that the government will not interfere with law enforcement authorities in releasing any individuals involved in the murders.