Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando who has been summoned to appear before the CID to record a statement today (3) at 9.30 a.m., informed that he would not come as he has filed a Fundamental Rights petition at the Supreme Court.
Fr. Fernando’s lawyers informed this to the CID on his behalf.
The CID had summoned Rev. Fr. following a complaint filed by Director of State Intelligence Service Major General Suresh Salley.
Major General Salley filed the complaint over remarks related to Easter Sunday terror attacks made by Fr. Frenando and several others during an online forum.
Fr. Fernando yesterday (2) filed a FR Petition seeking an order to prevent any attempt being made by the CID to arrest him, after summoning him to the CID to record a statement.
