Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Criminal Investigation Department informed Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday that an investigation has been initiated against Udaya Gammanpila, the leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, for allegedly making statements to television channels and newspapers that could incite discord between communities. The Criminal Investigation Department informed Court that the investigation will be conducted in accordance with the relevant sections of the Sri Lanka Penal Code.

The Magistrate also ordered the media institutions to provide the Criminal Investigation Department with the relevant statements published in both electronic and print media. The Magistrate made this order after considering submissions made by...