Treshan Weerasooriya Pereira

The recent civil unrest has clearly proven the fact that the Sri Lankan government has not only failed to fulfill its inherent duties but also has failed in securing our nation as a whole! I personally do not think that the media should accompany the forces in raiding homes of the civilians as this invades their privacy, however it is also important to of-course listen to each other’s stories and make the public aware of same without disclosing their faces as this could have a negative societal impact as at present Sri Lankans have unfortunately generalized the unfortunate terror attacks on Easter Sunday. Even the innocent Muslims who survive on a day to day basis are being victimized and looked down upon; their properties vandalized by angry mobs and are accused of being terrorists! This should not be the case, considering this, the media has a direct responsibility to intervene and clear the misconceptions the mass civilians pose at present and pass the message that violence isn’t the answer!

I suppose depending on the situation the media should intervene to a certain extent but they should always keep in mind not to compromise on the civilian’s privacy!