Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the government will not exert any influence on law enforcement agencies, including the police, in the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of individuals involved in fraud and corruption cases.

Speaking during a friendly gathering in Pitipana, Homagama, the President revealed that certain legal officers had been withholding cases until a government with no political interference was in power.

He assured that these officers now have the liberty to perform their duties independently.

"Some people say, arrest and then grant bail. That is the law. The person conducting the investigation can present it to the court, if they file a case that can be fabricated to take ...