Wave of killings across the country must stop – Opposition Leader

February 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today that the wave of killings spreading across the country has created a grave threat to both the public and public representatives. He warned that this culture of violence has left society under severe pressure and distress.

Premadasa urged the Minister in charge of Law and Order to issue a statement addressing the crisis. He also called for a concrete plan to safeguard the younger generation and society at large, emphasizing that even judges and lawyers are now at risk.