Justice Will Be Served in Chemmani Mass Grave Investigation – Minister Harshana Nanayakkara
Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara has assured that justice will be delivered in relation to the Chemmani mass grave investigation, stating that the government is committed to supporting a fair and transparent inquiry.
Speaking to the media after visiting the Chemmani mass grave excavation site on Friday (June 19), the Minister said that the government has already allocated the necessary funds for the ongoing excavation process and is prepared to provide additional financial support for subsequent stages of the investigation.
“The government is fully committed to ensuring that proper investigations are carried out regarding the Chemmani mass grave. The Ministry of Justice will take all necessary measures to ensure that justice is served,” he said.
Nanayakkara emphasized that the current administration would not disappoint the Tamil community as previous governments had allegedly done. He stated that Tamil people could place their trust in the government’s commitment to uncovering the truth and delivering justice.
The Minister further stressed that accountability would apply equally to everyone, regardless of ethnicity or region.
“There will be no discrimination between the North and the South. Anyone found responsible for crimes will face legal consequences. However, no individual can be arrested or imprisoned without proper investigations and evidence,” he noted.
Addressing allegations involving security forces, Nanayakkara stated that if credible evidence emerges proving the involvement of military personnel in unlawful killings, the government would not hesitate to take legal action against those responsible.
“If members of the military were involved in killings, and evidence is presented to substantiate those claims, we will certainly take action against them as well,” the Minister said.
The Chemmani mass grave investigation has drawn significant public attention, particularly among families of missing persons and human rights groups, who view the inquiry as an important step toward accountability, truth-seeking, and national reconciliation in post-war Sri Lanka.
