Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Minister Vijitha Herath has stated that action will be taken in the future regarding the contempt of court over statements describing the decision to arrest former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a "decision of Pelawatta."

The Minister made these remarks today during a media briefing held to announce recent cabinet decisions. He said, "The Magistrate has issued an order regarding statements made in a manner that influenced the judiciary. Action will be taken in accordance with the law."

He added, "This is not a personal grudge or political agenda. Investigations like these are being carried out regularly against government officials and those involved in politics. The people of this country are now witnessing an ...