The Govt. is not interested in finding a solution to this matter -MCSL President

Six to seven business establishments came under arson attack recently Instead of observing Ramadhan fast, we live in fear of attacks It is surprising to see the police continue to be silent and take no action

President of the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka (MCSL), N.M. Ameen says that Sinhalese and Muslims have had a strong friendship over centuries. “But these groups are now trying to destabilise the Muslim economy. During the recent attacks, six to seven business establishments came under arson attack, that includes a factory in Wennappuwa. In addition to that even mosques had been attacked. This is a period where the Muslims in Sri Lanka and all over the world observe ‘Ramadhan’, a fast that lasts 30 days. But instead we have to live in fear. I see that the government is also not interested in finding a tangible solution to this matter. If it is dialogue what the BBS really need, then we are happy to sit down and talk with them but that doesn’t seem to be the case either.”

“If I recall correctly, the Sri Lanka Police is quite an efficient and a powerful force. But why have they backed out only in this situation?” queries Ameen, who is worried about the actions taken by the authorities. “Not a single person was arrested or taken in for questioning. We have made several appeals but still we haven’t got any good news.”

“It is quite hilarious to know that they are denying all allegations,” Ameen said in his concluding remarks. “Nobody in their right mindset would burn down their own property, would they? The age old friendship that the Muslims and Buddhists have had, had been tarnished by these groups. The majority community has spoken in favour of us. At least a few groups have protested against these recent turnout of events but we hope and pray that they would stop this menace.”

If I recall correctly, the Sri Lanka Police is quite an efficient and a powerful force. But why have they backed out only in this situation?